Right of Way Agent - Oklahoma (on-call)

Location: Oklahoma (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside in Oklahoma)

Schedule: On-call, Non-exempt | Report to ORC's Tulsa, OK office as requested

Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time throughout the state of Oklahoma. Travel may extend to Arkansas.

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: $38-$45 per hour
• 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
• Paid sick time
• 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 two (2) years of performing negotiation / acquisition on Uniform Act projects. Qualifying experience must be directly related to Uniform Act right-of-way activities and shall include the understanding and proficiency of the following:
  
  
  
  • Interpretation of real estate principles.
  • Application of real property law.
  • Interpretation of maps and construction plans.
  • Acquisition of an interest in real property including documentation of the transaction
  
  
  
  
• RW-NAC certification OR the functional equivalency (courses are completed but not passed the test)
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Valid Driver's License

Bonus Points if you have a Right of Way Relocation Assistance Certification, IRWA education requirements and/or relocation experience!

Relocation and per diem are not provided

Ready to Apply?

Make your mark on projects that matter. Apply now to join a supportive team that invests in your future.

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.