Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced in-house Right of Way Agent to support a client’s distribution and transmission projects. The successful candidate will be experienced in acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines in order to meet project deliverables. The office location is near Waltham, MA. **Per Diem is NOT Available**
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Acquire property and property rights in support of client operations.Protect, preserve, and maximize the value of client property and property rights.Protect and preserve client property rights through prevention and removal of encroachments (Assent Agreements).Prepare documentation for real estate transactions (Sale of land, Grant of Easements, Release of Easements, Licenses, Leases).Research, examine and interpret public records and plans at Registries of Deeds, Registries of Probate and other public repositories relative to property ownership, title, and encumbrances.Record client property records electronically and physically at various Registries of Deeds and other venuesProvide real estate support in the siting of facilities, future planning, abutter lists and notification.Interact with customers, developers, engineers, public officials, real estate brokers, attorneys, and others to facilitate property transactions.Manage and prioritize tasks for complex property rights projectsRespond to inquiries about property and property rights from internal and external clients as well as inquiries requesting third-party use of land and rights-of-way.Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge of real estate principles gained through education and experienceCompletion of professional level courses in Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Law, Contracts, Title Examination, Negotiation, Appraisal, Environmental or related educational concentrations.Understanding of engineering and survey plans, maps, and related design drawings, deeds, and appraisal reports.Computer experience including Microsoft Office and project management software.Understanding the use of GIS systems.Ability to research and interpret land and conveyance records.Capacity to interact effectively with internal and external parties on property transactions.Must possess desire to provide excellent service to clients. Negotiation and conflict resolution proficiency.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and other assignments at the same time.Possession of a valid driver's license, and an ability and willingness to use personal vehicle on company business.Preferred:
Four (4) year Degree, preferred. from accredited college preferably in Business/Real Estate/Paralegal Studies/Economics/Civil Engineering/Surveying, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Four (4) years Utility Property & Property Rights experience preferredRight of Way Agents may have prior experience as attorneys, paralegals, real estate, or land professionals, working in industries such as electric utility power or communication companies, pipeline, engineering firms or government agencies specializing in land development.
Coates has a 75-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
Read LessCoates Field Service, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Data/Document Specialist for a position located in our Oklahoma City, OK Centralized Operations Center. The successful candidate will have advanced computer skills and be well-versed in database entry and reporting, cloud file sharing applications, easement, and land acquisition documents, understanding and applying the basics of surface title reports, reading and interpreting design plans, and producing accurate deliverables on short notice. This full-time will report to our Centralized Operations in Oklahoma City, OK.
This position has the potential for a hybrid remote and on-site work schedule, with initial training in person at our office. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for data maintenance in the project database, including generating accurate reports, bulk data manipulation, and disseminationAnalyzes legal documents to assure that all have been properly executed and notarizedExamines right of way files (containing easements, deeds, legal descriptions, permits, agreements, contracts, other documents, and correspondence relating to the property) in order to determine issues such as multiple line rights, assignability/abandonment clauses, lease terms, and restrictionsReads design plans/sketches to understand land rights neededReviews title information to create easements and other land acquisition documents accuratelyAnalyzes documents in order to prepare database reports involving ownership information, status of acquisition processes, instructions to field crews, history of contacts between Right of Way Agents and landowners, payments made, damage settlements, property values and other pertinent dataResponsible for final internal quality control of easement documents and the filing of original documents in right of way records systems and county clerk electronic filing systemsCreates and processes large quantities of both inbound and outbound mailIdentifies concerns with title information and refers these to appropriate client representative and/or legal counselReviews, interprets, selects documents, and supervises scanning for permanent storage of right of way recordsCoordinates field office activities with the Field Right of Way Supervisor, Right of Way Agents and other field personnel, subcontractors, landowners, client, vendors, government agenciesMinimum Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in business, communications, or related field (preferred)Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)Ability to read title reportsGeneral understanding of design sketches and legal descriptionsSpecialized knowledge/education required:
Knowledge of land and right of way acquisition processes and documentation, including the process of optioning land rightsKnowledge of proper legal document execution practices, such as what signatures are required for trusts, conservatorships, guardianships, estates, etc.Knowledge of due diligence review of right of way files and understanding of assignability and reversionary clauses, restrictions, fractional ownerships, lease payments and terms, abandonment clauses, etc.Understanding of Geographic Information Systems mapping software such as: Google Earth/Pro, Esri, etc. beneficialKnowledge of cloud-based applications such as OneDrive or similar cloud based applicationsMeticulous attention to detailData/Document Specialists typically are attorneys, paralegals, experienced land technicians, college graduates with degrees in business, communications, or related fields, land-men or former right of way and land professionals employed by pipeline, power or communication companies, engineering firms or government agencies specializing in land development. They also have additional training in database and land management software systems and applicable courses provided by the International Right of Way Association. Document Specialists must be confident in making decisions based on their combined knowledge and education.
Who We Are:
Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way of Agent for day-to-day right of way duties for a pipeline project near St. Louis, Missouri. The successful candidate will be experienced in pipeline projects, acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables.
*Per Diem Available* *MO Real Estate License Required*
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.Negotiates and acquires property rights required for pipeline. Prepare right-of-way documents using client-provided templatesCoordinate and support non-environmental permitting processes with agencies and stakeholdersDocuments all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail. Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs. Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings. Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned. Strong ability to organize and manage multiple projectsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements. Excellent organizational, email management, written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including: Project Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc. Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper. Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze land rights documents (including blanket easements), engineering and right-of-way drawingsAbility to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents. Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same. Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement. Ability to travel regularly.Who We Are:
Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference, or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more!
Read LessCoates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Supervisor to support our Operations Center located in Oklahoma City, OK. Successful candidates will be highly detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and strong communicators. No per diem available for this in-house position.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides project manager oversight and expertise to land projects in terms of time, resources, and costInterprets, negotiates, and prepares various proposals for title needsParticipates in due diligence and business development opportunities as a subject matter expertProvides input and expertise in preparation of various contractsMonitor personnel requirements to meet title deadlinesCoordinate with clients and adjacent departments to prepare all necessary title documents needed for acquisitionUnderstanding of Breakouts and RunsheetsReviews all documents including title acquisition packages and title work for accuracy and completenessReviews executed documents to assure accuracy of legal descriptions and that all documents are properly executed and notarizedIdentify and note title defectsPrepare title related correspondenceAttends meetings with client and other consultantsReview Title Commitments based on plant searches, opinion letters, title evidence and prior policiesKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Role will require occasional travel to client and project locations Strong surface fee/easement/right of way acquisition experience Must possess strong leadership and communication skills Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team environmentAbility to work and oversee multiple projects concurrently Extensive experience in overseeing creation of title ownership reports (Preferred HBP and Acquisition Due Diligence experience)Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Land Management SystemsCurrent IRWA or AAPL membership preferred, but not required In-depth knowledge of processes related to title research and curative measuresDetailed knowledge of researching public and title company recordsAbility to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of recordInterpret deeds, plats, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownershipWho We Are:
Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the ability to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way of Agent for day-to-day right of way duties for a pipeline project near Cherryvale, KS. The successful candidate will be experienced in pipeline projects, acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables.
*Per Diem Available*
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.Negotiates and acquires property rights required for pipeline. Prepare right-of-way documents using client-provided templatesCoordinate and support non-environmental permitting processes with agencies and stakeholdersDocuments all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail. Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs. Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings. Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned. Strong ability to organize and manage multiple projectsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements. Excellent organizational, email management, written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including: Project Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc. Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper. Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze land rights documents (including blanket easements), engineering and right-of-way drawingsAbility to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents. Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same. Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement. Ability to travel regularly.Who We Are:
Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference, or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more!
Read LessCoates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way of Agent for day-to-day right of way duties for a pipeline project near Cherryvale, KS. The successful candidate will be experienced in pipeline projects, acquiring linear right of way for private landowners, and able to adapt to tight deadlines to meet project deliverables.
*Per Diem Available*
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Obtains right of entry and survey permission from private landowners.Negotiates and acquires property rights required for pipeline. Prepare right-of-way documents using client-provided templatesCoordinate and support non-environmental permitting processes with agencies and stakholdersDocuments all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail. Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs. Serves as legal witness as necessary for condemnation or other proceedings. Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned. Strong ability to organize and manage multiple projectsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working knowledge of drafting and negotiating property rights documents including rights-of-way, easements, leases, purchases, and sale agreements. Excellent organizational, email management, written and verbal communication skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including: Project Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, etc. Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper. Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze land rights documents (including blanket easements), engineering and right-of-way drawingsAbility to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents. Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same. Ability to determine valuation of crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement. Ability to travel regularly.Who We Are:
Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference, or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more!
Read LessCoates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced in-house Abstractor/Title Specialist for work in the Waltham, MA area. The successful candidate will be well-versed in digital workflows, online title searches, and proven experience in surface title for right of way acquisition. *Local candidates preferred.*
Overview of Duties:
Prepare documentation for real estate transactions (Grant of Easements, Release of Easements, Licenses, Leases)Determines from county records the current ownership and legal description of land required for a projectSearches property records for conveyances, liens, and other instrumentsPlots the legal descriptions, including metes and boundsCompiles complete abstract of title from patent to current dateIdentifies title defects and reports these to Field Right of Way Supervisor or client’s legal counselPrepares final report of all records compiled showing title to property and effects of liens and encumbrances on titlesObtains and reviews title information and checks accuracy of legal descriptions against mapsSpecialized knowledge/education preferred:
Knowledge of land and right of way easement documentationTraining conducted by authorized title companyDetailed knowledge of researching public courthouse recordsAbility to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of recordAnalysis of title data and reportsInterpret deeds, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownershipKnowledge and understanding of the legal standards of title for each state in which the Abstractor/Title Specialist is performing ownership researchProficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and Project or similar software programs in order to generate a variety of project reports in response to specific and varied queriesAbility to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic, and paperKnowledge of industry software such as: Sandy Knoll Real Estate Deed Drawing/Plotting, Greenbrier Graphics Net Deed Plotter, Google Earth Pro, and other database/document management systemsWho We Are:
Coates has a 75-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the project managers. The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting project managers and able to adapt to tight deadlines in order to meet project deliverables. This is a remote, part-time position.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support project operations and daily administrative functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth communication across teams, accurate documentation of project activities, and effective coordination with vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Attend project-related meetings and calls; accurately take, organize, and distribute meeting minutes and action itemsCompile and prepare weekly reports by gathering updates from project teams and summarizing key informationCoordinate and manage communications with vendors, including follow-ups, scheduling, and document sharingMaintain organized records of project documentation, reports, and communicationsAssist with scheduling meetings, tracking deadlines, and supporting project timelinesProvide general administrative support to the team as neededQualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred1–3 years of administrative, project coordination, or similar experience preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar toolsAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentSkills & Competencies
Strong note-taking and documentation abilitiesProfessional communication and interpersonal skillsTime management and prioritizationProblem-solving mindsetAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCoates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
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Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the project managers. The successful candidate will be experienced in supporting project managers and able to adapt to tight deadlines in order to meet project deliverables. This is a remote, part-time position.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support project operations and daily administrative functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth communication across teams, accurate documentation of project activities, and effective coordination with vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Attend project-related meetings and calls; accurately take, organize, and distribute meeting minutes and action itemsCompile and prepare weekly reports by gathering updates from project teams and summarizing key informationCoordinate and manage communications with vendors, including follow-ups, scheduling, and document sharingMaintain organized records of project documentation, reports, and communicationsAssist with scheduling meetings, tracking deadlines, and supporting project timelinesProvide general administrative support to the team as neededQualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred1–3 years of administrative, project coordination, or similar experience preferredStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar toolsAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentSkills & Competencies
Strong note-taking and documentation abilitiesProfessional communication and interpersonal skillsTime management and prioritizationProblem-solving mindsetAbility to work independently and as part of a teamCoates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
Read LessCoates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Right of Way Supervisor for electric transmission projects located in Topeka, KS. Only candidates with prior electric transmission experience will be considered. Supervisory experience in the Land Acquisition/Right of Way industry is required. This position will report directly to the client's office to support the daily operations.
The successful candidate can prioritize constantly changing requirements related to matters of high confidentiality. The successful candidate will have advanced computer literacy and be well-versed in project database work and reporting, cloud file sharing applications, and adept at producing accurate deliverables on short notice.
*Per Diem Available.*
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for management and supervision of field office staff and operationsMaintains bank accounts for project and field office, reviews deposits, withdrawals, and other transactionsLiaise between in-house and contract project management, Engineering, Survey, Permitting, Construction, and Environmental groupsRepresents client at public meetings, regulatory hearings, and other presentations relating to the projectReviews and evaluates the work of all field office staffMediates and resolves issues that arise between landowners, agents, clients, subcontractorsAssists Right of Way Agents by making calls on resistant property owners and/or complex ownerships and their representativesAssures that project progress reports are prepared accurately and on scheduleMonitors project budget and prepares forecasts, expenses, milestones, and other reports for clients and Coates corporate officeTrains employees and assures that they understand and carry out their assigned dutiesInstructs personnel on safety proceduresProvides quality control checks on title reports, legal descriptions, and other documents associated with the projectMeets with clients on a regular basis to report on projects and answer questions, resolve issues, and provide summary reportsResponsible for the security of the field office and filesTestifies as expert witness in court during condemnation and other legal actionsLiaison between client and Coates corporate managementMonitors staffing and adjusts personnel numbers in response to workload, budget, and scheduleAudits project files at project end, assure accuracy and organization, transmits or transports files to the client in the requested formatAssists the Manager of Project Management with project updates, schedules, spreadsheets, Eminent Domain preparations, and any other tasks, as assignedKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Previous electric transmission project experience required Supervisory experience in Land Acquisition/Right of Way industry is requiredProficient with and possess working knowledge of applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Adobe and manipulate Google Earth Maps including the ability to learn and navigate company-specific applications.Ability to read, understand, explain, and provide review of Engineering and Surveying mapping, alignment sheets, design plans, exhibits, drawings, and profiles as well as draw out legal descriptionsIn-depth knowledge of all aspects of land and right-of-way acquisitionAbility to manage diverse personnel in demanding environmentsKnowledge of turnkey project management, from initial activities such as ownership research through negotiations, acquisition, relocation, construction, damage settlement, condemnationProfessional training and education in law, real estate, petroleum land management, ethics, and project management are preferredExpertise in negotiations, conflict management, mediationOriented toward following and adhering to schedulesProofreading all documents and agent files for final approvalAbility to sit for long periods of time in an office settingAble to multi-task on multiple projects at one time.This position is in an office atmosphere; the schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; few field visits are needed unless necessary; the client desires someone to stay long term.
Who We Are:
Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.
Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!
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