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ROW Specialist
United States , Houston
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Posted: 2021-12-28
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Job Overview & Requirements
<p><b>Overview / Responsibilities </b><br />
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Wood is seeking a ROW Specialist to assist in meetings with owners, attorneys or representatives to explain impacts to their property and to negotiate to acquire land and interests. Conducts relocation analysis and coordination, property management, title and closing activities.<br />
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<b>Skills / Qualifications </b></p>
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<li>Uses professional concepts</li>
<li>Knowledge of public records and pipeline construction terminology</li>
<li>Ability to read mapping, right of way and construction plans, company drawings, etc.</li>
<li>Ability to research and investigate titles to determine property ownership, mortgages, liens, judgements against the property, oil, gas, coach, mineral, surface and sub-surface rights</li>
<li>Ability to inventory and inspect property for relocation and property management purposes</li>
<li>Capable of negotiating with landowners and tenants to obtain results which are in the best interest of the company</li>
<li>Ability to keep and maintain orderly documentation and right of way acquisition records</li>
<li>Proficiency in basic Microsoft applications for the purpose of business letters, document and contact sheet preparation, and general information retrieval</li>
<li>Proficiency in creating spreadsheets and entering data into company systems as required</li>
<li>Assignments typically involve projects of limited scope</li>
<li>Develops solutions by interpreting and evaluating data and precedents and consulting more experienced professionals</li>
<li>Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can most often by readily obtained</li>
<li>Contributions are usually limited to assignment-related activities</li>
<li>Uses judgement with defined policies, procedures and practices to determine appropriate action</li>
<li>Displays strong communication skills and ability to take accurate notes and compose well-written letters, memos, and other correspondence</li>
<li>Is expected to review own work for completeness, accuracy and conformance to policy</li>
<li>Normally receives and follows specific, detailed instructions and/or procedures</li>
<li>Work is usually checked for accuracy and timeliness</li>
<li>Experience in similar environment preferred</li>
<li>Associate&
39;s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or Real Estate or equivalent experience in title research, pre-law, surveying, or abstract ing</li>
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<b>Company Overview </b><br />
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Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
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<b>Diversity Statement </b><br />
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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</p>
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Wood is seeking a ROW Specialist to assist in meetings with owners, attorneys or representatives to explain impacts to their property and to negotiate to acquire land and interests. Conducts relocation analysis and coordination, property management, title and closing activities.<br />
<br />
<b>Skills / Qualifications </b></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li>Uses professional concepts</li>
<li>Knowledge of public records and pipeline construction terminology</li>
<li>Ability to read mapping, right of way and construction plans, company drawings, etc.</li>
<li>Ability to research and investigate titles to determine property ownership, mortgages, liens, judgements against the property, oil, gas, coach, mineral, surface and sub-surface rights</li>
<li>Ability to inventory and inspect property for relocation and property management purposes</li>
<li>Capable of negotiating with landowners and tenants to obtain results which are in the best interest of the company</li>
<li>Ability to keep and maintain orderly documentation and right of way acquisition records</li>
<li>Proficiency in basic Microsoft applications for the purpose of business letters, document and contact sheet preparation, and general information retrieval</li>
<li>Proficiency in creating spreadsheets and entering data into company systems as required</li>
<li>Assignments typically involve projects of limited scope</li>
<li>Develops solutions by interpreting and evaluating data and precedents and consulting more experienced professionals</li>
<li>Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can most often by readily obtained</li>
<li>Contributions are usually limited to assignment-related activities</li>
<li>Uses judgement with defined policies, procedures and practices to determine appropriate action</li>
<li>Displays strong communication skills and ability to take accurate notes and compose well-written letters, memos, and other correspondence</li>
<li>Is expected to review own work for completeness, accuracy and conformance to policy</li>
<li>Normally receives and follows specific, detailed instructions and/or procedures</li>
<li>Work is usually checked for accuracy and timeliness</li>
<li>Experience in similar environment preferred</li>
<li>Associate&
39;s degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or Real Estate or equivalent experience in title research, pre-law, surveying, or abstract ing</li>
</ul>
<p>
<p><br />
<b>Company Overview </b><br />
<br />
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
<br />
<b>Diversity Statement </b><br />
<br />
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</p>
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Job Summary
Category
Teaching
Country
United States
City
Houston
Employment Type
Full Time
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