Bowman Consulting · 2 hours ago
General Appraiser, Land Services - Richmond, VA
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBowman Consulting is seeking a General Appraiser, Land Services to join their team on a hybrid basis in Richmond, VA. The role involves performing advanced technical and administrative work related to complex land acquisition negotiations and appraisals for state and federally funded projects, while actively engaging with clients and governmental agencies.
Civil EngineeringCommercial Real EstateConstructionInformation TechnologyLegalReal Estate
Responsibilities
Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
Actively identify new business development opportunities to include existing and new market areas, maintain relationships with clients, attend networking events, and market the firm’s capabilities and service offerings to establish new clients and enhance relationships
Interact directly with clients to apply expertise and counsel to develop project scope and negotiation parameters of acquisitions. Represent the client’s interests in all land acquisition negotiations
Devise and implement strategies for the acquisition of properties pre and post condemnation and in relocation services
Regularly and persuasively communicate with challenging landowners to overcome resistance
Research, review, analyze and title; identify defects and outline/recommend curation
Independently negotiate the most complex land acquisition assignments and projects on behalf of client for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, or maintenance of state and federally funded right-of-way, relocations, appraisals, utilities and adjustments, acquisitions, beautification regulations and compliance for highway or airport construction, rail and improvements, or the leasing, disposal or exchange of highway assets or utility work. Work extensively with private entities and governmental agencies
Prepare comprehensive market analysis and appraisal of real estate and easement values and serve as an expert to assist clients and staff in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights
Develop routing/siting and permitting of linear utility projects including researching government regulations and participating and speaking in public meetings
Manage complicated damage claims and settlements with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance, or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities
Identify and analyze appropriate associated Land Services documentation (easements, exhibits, payment agreements, rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, licenses, leases, permits, options, etc.) and other documents as necessary to acquire adequate rights for electric transmission and/or distribution facilities
Prepare and manage thorough property owner files, agent notes, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports by applying significant levels of experience and expertise
Price, estimate, scope and develop marketing strategies for proposed projects
Meet with public to discuss right-of-way issues as necessary
Review easement payment/closing documents for the acquisition of land and land rights involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities such as, but not limited to, contractual obligations for the purchase of options, easements, damage claims settlements, etc
Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition
Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses
Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, state agencies, etc., in support of right-of-way activities
Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to client
In coordination with Project Managers, track and analyze metrics reported by ROW Agents
Qualification
Required
Experience with VDOT is required
General Appraiser certification required
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time during busier periods
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate and right-of-way transactions
Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Familiar with work management tools, and related technologies such as GIS and Google Earth
Preferred
Bachelors, Associate's, or advanced technical degree and/or equivalent right-of-way work experience preferred
Five or more (5+) years of experience working in all aspects of right-of-way acquisition preferred
Senior Right of Way (SR/WA) and/or Right of Way Relocation Assistance Certification (R/W-RAC) designations through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Swayze
Chief Operating Officer
Vijay Agrawal
Executive Vice President
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