Trans Right of Way Agent / Right of Agent Sr at American Electric Power

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices in the acquisition of land rights
Ability to search courthouses and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein
Ability to review and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports
Familiarity with TROW estimate guidelines and practices for the acquisition of land rights
Familiarity with TROW Outsourcing Technical Guidelines for outsourcing acquisition of land rights

Responsibilities

Handle complicated negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities
Settle damage claims with property owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP, or its contractors, during the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities
Search courthouses and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein
Review and interpret legal documents, property surveys, legal descriptions, surveying drawings, appraisals, and reports
Prepare approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights relative to the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities
Provide functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land rights
Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports within Right-of-Way Stakeholder Information system (ROWSi)
Complete ROW estimate & scope for TROW Projects, and manage, develop, review and coordinate right-of-way project scope, schedule, budget related to multiple right-of-way projects or program of projects
Act as a liaison or project manager with vendor companies performing services relative to the acquisition of land rights for the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities
Responsible for project oversight in reviewing and supervising vendor companies on ROW Projects to ensure adherence to project schedules and budget, as well as project reporting
Review periodic status and cost of managed right-of-way projects, track the project quality, milestones and performance against annual work plans
Monitor the closeout process and establish any lessons learned on TROW projects and recommend process improvements as appropriate
Approve vouchers for payments incurred in the acquisition of land rights involving the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities
Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving the acquisition of land rights or other court actions which may result from the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities