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Metra Commuter Rail · 1 week ago

Right of Way Administrator 2

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Metra Commuter Rail is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America, focusing on providing safe and efficient service in Northeastern Illinois. The Right of Way Administrator 2 is responsible for managing all phases of the right of way process, serving as the primary contact for stakeholders, and handling contractual and land-related issues.

ComputerInformation TechnologyTransportation

Responsibilities

Negotiate right of way agreements and easements; and prepare reports on status of right of way agreements and for construction project status meetings

Review project proposals; use mapping software to understand affected property; identify any potential challenges to development; and assist in the resolution of property issues, easement validity, discrepancies, and disputes

Review and research legal descriptions from survey notes, ownership, and other existing property rights; interpret agreements, records, maps, and deeds; update maps and plats to reflect appropriate ownership; and advise on which property rights are in place

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; acquire document signatures; ensure all right of way related agreements are complete; and prepare correspondence, Board packets, and CEO signature memos

Prepare, file, acquire, and record land use documents, permits, agreements, and aerial prints for right of entry access; submit to appropriate agencies and for legal review; and ensure applicable information is entered into the document management system

Coordinate team’s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor

Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualification

Right of way negotiationMapping software proficiencyLegal document interpretationContract administrationStakeholder liaisonTeam coordinationSafe work practices

Required

8 years or more of required experience

Ability to negotiate right of way agreements and easements

Experience in preparing reports on status of right of way agreements and for construction project status meetings

Proficiency in reviewing project proposals and using mapping software to understand affected property

Ability to identify potential challenges to development and assist in the resolution of property issues, easement validity, discrepancies, and disputes

Experience in reviewing and researching legal descriptions from survey notes, ownership, and other existing property rights

Ability to interpret agreements, records, maps, and deeds

Experience in updating maps and plats to reflect appropriate ownership

Ability to advise on which property rights are in place

Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to acquire document signatures and ensure all right of way related agreements are complete

Experience in preparing correspondence, Board packets, and CEO signature memos

Ability to prepare, file, acquire, and record land use documents, permits, agreements, and aerial prints for right of entry access

Experience in submitting documents to appropriate agencies and for legal review

Ability to ensure applicable information is entered into the document management system

Experience in coordinating team's day-to-day activities, assigning tasks/projects, and monitoring performance

Ability to provide guidance and training

Commitment to promoting safe work practices and maintaining a safe work environment

Company

Metra Commuter Rail

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Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees