Senior Land Services Specialist

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Right of Way Specialist leading property acquisition activities for utility and infrastructure projects. Managing negotiations and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead acquisition of easements, fee acquisitions, licenses, permits, and other land rights required for project execution.
Review title reports, ownership records, survey documents, legal descriptions, and engineering plans.
Conduct complex negotiations with property owners and stakeholders.
Resolve landowner concerns and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
Develop and execute project specific acquisition strategies.
Manage acquisition schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
Track project metrics and provide status updates to clients and leadership.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Serve as POC for assigned clients and collaborate with necessary teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Right of Way, Land Acquisition, Real Estate, Utility, Energy, Transportation, or Infrastructure project experience.
Demonstrated experience negotiating easements and property acquisitions.
Experience managing multiple acquisition projects simultaneously, and in client coordination.
Experience working directly with utility, transmission, pipeline, transportation, or public infrastructure projects preferred.
RWP designation required, SRWA preferred | Real Estate License Required (Indiana or applicable project states) – Must be willing to obtain licensure in other states | Notary Public.
Proven expertise in Right of Way acquisition, title review, easement acquisition, and landowner negotiations.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local ROW regulations.
Ability to travel upon request.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Land AcquisitionProperty AcquisitionSurvey Document ReviewEngineering Plan ReviewProject Metrics TrackingRisk Mitigation StrategiesClient CoordinationNegotiation SkillsBudget ManagementAcquisition Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationStakeholder EngagementConflict Resolution

Certifications

RWP DesignationSRWA PreferredReal Estate LicenseNotary Public