Right of Way Agent - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full-time Salary

Exemption Type

Exempt

Location

FL US (Primary)

Fort Lauderdale, FL US

Category

Industry Professional

Travel

25%

Compensation Range

$80,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Description

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside in Florida)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt Report to the Florida Department of Transportation office in Fort Lauderdale, FL office as requested.

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout the state of Florida.

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What We Offer

Competitive base pay: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match and disability coverage

Paid time off, sick time, and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional training

Recognition programs and growth opportunities

Free Calm membership for you and up to five others

What You'll Do

Provide land acquisition services throughout the right-of-way lifecycle, in compliance with project guidelines and regulations

Review and correct title takeoffs, construction plans, and ROW documents; prepare and submit Waiver Valuation Forms

Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers

Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes, and ensure removal of compensated items

Submit and track offer letters, counteroffers, and Releases of Damages; attend field reviews and provide weekly status reports

Handle administrative tasks including mailing notifications, filing deeds, verifying condemnation parcel addresses, and organizing acquisition packets

Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support efficient project closeout

We are looking for someone who

Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines

Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks

Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills

Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Has excellent written and verbal communication skills

Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting

Provides strong customer service experience

Can adapt to new systems and software environments

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of Right of Way acquisition experience

Must include experience with or within the Department of Transportation

Must include experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act

Active Florida Real Estate License

License must be hung with ORC*

Active Florida Notary

Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems

Valid Driver's License

Relocation and per diem are not provided

Ready to Apply?

Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.

ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

*Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations.