Right of Way Specialist

We are looking for a talented Right of Way Negotiator to join our team in Illinois. The selected candidate can be based out of any of our offices in the greater St. Louis area - St. Louis, Belleville, IL, or Edwardsville, IL. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm known for its excellent workplace culture, great career opportunities, and recognition as one of the Illinois Best Places to Work.   This position will facilitate the acquisition of property rights necessary for infrastructure projects by preparing legal documents, negotiating with property owners, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Its impact will be critical in securing clear property titles, mitigating project delays, and maintaining positive relationships between stakeholders.    Lochmueller Group is a growing multi-state engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.  We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.     For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:    CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement     Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.  

In this position, the candidate will:

• Prepare legal documents (deeds, easements, releases, receipts, affidavits, etc.) for obtaining clear property titles for projects. 
• Review and analyze property appraisals and preliminary title commitment reports and secures title updates. 
• Arrange and conduct meetings with property owners, presenting written offers, negotiating settlement offers, and securing necessary signatures. 
• Interpret construction plans and explain project details to property owners. 
• Act as a liaison between property owners and clients, addressing concerns and clarifying project impacts. 
• Prepare written correspondence and reports and perform data entry into various databases. 
• Manage multiple property acquisition assignments, schedule meetings efficiently, and ensure timely property acquisition. 
• Assist with business development efforts.