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Senior Right of Way Specialist

Burns & McDonnell
full-time
Pittsburgh, PA
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

Description

The Senior Right of Way Specialist will perform various duties in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles and surveys. This includes performing permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.

  • Analyze, prepare, review, and interpret Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.

  • Research and collect real property related project documents.

  • Translate data from Right of Way documents into the stakeholder management database.

  • Perform quality assurance reviews of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.

  • Present technical data to Right of Way project team.

  • Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.

  • Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.

  • Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas and other various project related activities.

  • Assist with subcontractor management including, reviewing contracts, invoices and change orders.

  • Assist in presenting in public involvement meetings.

  • Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.

  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

  • Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related field.

  • 8 years Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience, project management and/or real estate experience preferred.

  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.

  • Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.

  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

  • Expert presentation skills.

  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.

  • Experience with database system management.

  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

  • Valid driver's license.

  • SR/WA designation.

  • Other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.

  • Real Estate Broker preferred.

  • Sales License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Land Use/Acquisition

Primary Location US-PA-Pittsburgh

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Req ID: 264317

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Category

Transportation

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