Date Posted: 08/21/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506147
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Railroad Right of Way Project Specialist
Job Location: Pomona, CA, USA, 91768
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Onsite M & Tu and rest of days remote
Shift: M-F 8-5
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 37.22
Max Hourly Rate($): 37.22
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analysis, Design
Experience Desired: Experience in Right of Way, Railroad, Utility real property transactions, or real estate acquisition (5 yrs); Experience reviewing plans, easements, and land-related documents and interpreting land rights (5 yrs); Ability to identify Railroad constraints and potential encroachment concerns. (5 yrs); Experience coordinating with UPRR, BNSF, OCTA, LAMTA, SCRRA, or other Railroad entities. (5 yrs); Experience using SharePoint and project tracking systems for Railroad requests. (5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
• Bachelor’s Degree.
Required Experience
• 5+ years of experience in Right of Way, Railroad, Utility real property transactions, or real estate acquisition.
• Experience working with Railroad agencies or entities, including UPRR, BNSF, OCTA, LAMTA, SCRRA, or similar rail organizations.
• Experience acquiring and managing easements, license agreements, right-of-entry agreements, and conditional clearance memos.
• Experience reviewing plans, easements, and land-related documents and interpreting land rights and easements.
Preferred Experience
• 5-7 years of experience in Railroad agency, Utility, Right of Way acquisition, real property transactions, or real estate acquisition.
• Experience supporting Railroad-related projects and coordinating requirements with Railroad agencies.
Required Skills
• Ability to manage multiple Railroad projects and requests.
• Ability to identify Railroad constraints and potential encroachment concerns.
• Knowledge of Railroad approval, clearance, and land-right requirements.
• Ability to interpret land rights and easements.
• Strong follow-up, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions using sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to adjust communication style and level of detail based on the audience.
• Strong commitment to safety when making project decisions.
Preferred Skills
• Experience coordinating with UPRR, BNSF, OCTA, LAMTA, SCRRA, or other Railroad entities.
• Experience coordinating Railroad safety training and flagging services.
• Experience managing Railroad-related payments, agreements, invoices, and fees.
• Experience using SharePoint and project tracking systems for Railroad requests.
• Experience supporting large rail expansion projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage approximately 50+ new Railroad projects, including UPRR and BNSF requests.
• Oversee 100+ pre-construction Railroad projects requiring follow-up, safety training coordination, flagging services, and payment processing.
• Coordinate Railroad approvals, clearances, and land rights to support project schedules.
• Communicate with internal Operating Units regarding Railroad processes, requirements, and timelines.
• Meet regularly with Railroad agencies to review project status, resolve concerns, and support approvals.
• Work with Project Management teams to scope Railroad requirements for large rail expansion projects.
• Project manage, negotiate, and schedule bus bridging for Client projects.
• Process Railroad acquisition, line rent, agreement, invoice, flagging, safety training, and related payments.
• Prepare Senior Leadership routing memos for applicable non-PO payments.
• Manage access to the Railroad SharePoint site and ensure teams can submit and track requests.
• Schedule Railroad safety training for crews working within Railroad rights-of-way.
• Attend project meetings and provide guidance on acquisition requirements, costs, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop detailed acquisition plans and schedules while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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