Job Type
Full-time Hourly
Exemption Type
Non-Exempt
Location
MI, St Joseph - St. Joseph, MI 49085 US (Primary)
Category
Entry Level Professional
Travel
25%
Compensation Range
$27-$33 per hour
Job Description
Location: St. Joseph, MI (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within a 50-mile radius of ORC's St. Joseph, MI office)
Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Report to ORC's St. Joseph, MI office 2-3 days per week
Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 25% of the time locally and throughout Michigan
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: $27- $33per hour
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
ClassPass and Breethe Memberships
What You'll Do
Work alongside the project team to learn all phases of the right-of-way project lifecycle through hands-on experience and mentorship
Shadow experienced team members to understand applicable laws, regulations, and negotiation strategies for property acquisition
Assist in preparing real estate documents for infrastructure projects and performing basic property research
Support acquisition efforts by completing administrative tasks that contribute to overall project execution
Participate in a structured training program with the goal of progressing to an Agent 1 role and independently managing project assignments as available
We're 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
No prior right of way experience, this position is for our training program
Bachelor's degree OR minimum of two (2) years prior experience in a field that involves negotiation, such as:
Real estate, paralegal, banking, mortgage, title, appraisal, mediator, social work, relocation, outside sales, construction management, survey, environmental, teaching, sports administration, or civil engineering
Active Michigan Real Estate License or ability to obtain within 60 days of starting
Active Michigan Notary or the ability to obtain within 60 days of starting
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
Valid Driver's License
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.
Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. These protections extend to all management policies, practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs.
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