Right of Way Technician
Bowman Consulting
Reston, VAFresher10m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Diploma
- Must know
- Project managementExcelExpressOperationsMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Reston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations40%Excel16%Project management15%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Bowman has an opportunity for a Right of Way Technician to join our team remotely. This role provides reporting, document preparation, and administrative support services to the Right of Way project team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform work under direct supervision and follow established procedures.
- Receive direction on all aspects of assignments and specific tasks.
- Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff.
- Assist Right of Way Agents and Project Managers in preparing and processing documents (i.e., Easements, Letters, Proposals, Work Orders, Change Orders, Sub Consultant Agreements, Transmittals) in a workflow system.
- Initial entry and daily update of project and parcel information in a database and project tracking reports.
- Research property records and download deeds, easements, judgments, liens, assessment cards, plats, and maps from online county resources.
- Use online resources to determine the status of corporations and officer's/agent's information, as well as researching contact information for parcel owners.
- Utilize mail merge to generate mass mailing documents and correspondence.
- Print documents and prepare packages for mailing.
- Maintain electronic and paper data filing systems; upload and file necessary records.
- Compose and edit correspondence in Word and create and maintain spreadsheets in Excel.
- Administer incoming phone calls and ensure calls are redirected accordingly.
- Receive, sort, and forward incoming mail.
- Prepare outgoing mail and correspondence.
- Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (UPS, courier service, etc.).
- Maintain conference room areas.
- Control inventory of supplies for the right-of-way team.
- Perform administrative duties such as coding documents, copying, binding, collating, scanning, filing, and data entry.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license.
- Ability to obtain Notary Public certification (company paid).
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent GED required. Commensurate relevant experience considered.
- Entry-level position, no prior experience required.
- Any administrative, title research/review experience is a plus.
- Professional real estate license in the applicable state or the ability to obtain one within 3 months (90 days) of hire is required.