Right of Way Agent Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Right of Way Agent Volkert Inc. paid time off, 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Knoxville 200 Prosperity Drive (Show on map) Jun 10, 2025 Are we the road to your future? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We are currently searching for a Right of Way Agent to support our East Gulf Region located in Brentwood/Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Memphis, TN. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Tennessee if out of state. What you’ll be doing: Perform title search updates as needed to determine ownership of real estate and encumbrances on property
Document preparation for the acquisition of real estate rights to permit the client to construct their projects
Negotiates for acquisition of land rights
Negotiates the settlement of property owner damage claims that result from construction of projects
Prepares, assembles, delivers hard copy of file correspondence, transfer documents, land agent contact notes for company and acquiring authority
Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently using exceptional organizational skills
Communicate and obtain drafted documents for due diligence purposes related to the underlying real estate
Maintains files of real estate documents
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned What you need to have: Must have strong analytical skills and communication skills
TDOT Acquisition/Relocation certifications preferred but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
TN real estate license and notary commission preferred but not required
IRWA RW, RWA, or SRWA certification is preferred but not required
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license
A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation
Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
Challenging and innovative projects
Employee referral program
Professional development
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Medical, Dental, & Vision
Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Additional voluntary benefits The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert. “For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.” – Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #LI-SD1 TN