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

Corpus Christi, Texas, 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 handle complicated negotiations with landowners (or their designees)
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
Ability to prepare approved legal documents for the acquisition of land rights
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
Ability to act as a liaison or project manager with vendor companies
Ability to approve vouchers for payments incurred in the acquisition of land rights
Ability to act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions

Responsibilities

Handle complicated negotiations with landowners (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. Also, 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Right of Way AcquisitionLand NegotiationProperty Damage ClaimsTitle SearchLegal Document ReviewProperty SurveysLegal DescriptionsAppraisalsTransmission Facilities

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Trans Right of Way Agent position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Trans Right of Way Agent role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Trans Right of Way Agent role?

Key skills include handling complicated negotiations with landowners, searching courthouses and records for property ownership, reviewing and interpreting legal documents and surveys, and knowledge of real estate values and appraisal practices.

What is the company culture like at American Electric Power?

AEP emphasizes putting the customer first, delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions, and being a forward-thinking organization committed to exceeding expectations through listening, responding, and continuous improvement.

What makes a strong candidate for the Trans Right of Way Agent position?

Strong candidates should have experience in land rights acquisition, negotiation skills with landowners, ability to interpret legal and survey documents, and knowledge of real estate appraisal practices, particularly for transmission and distribution facilities.