TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

TYLin’s Falmouth, ME office is seeking a Title Specialist to support transportation-related right-of-way services within the Roads + Highways Sector. This position involves paraprofessional support work associated with title abstraction, including investigating, researching, reviewing, and interpreting property records, recorded instruments, deeds, plans, plats, easements, legal descriptions, statutes, and other legal or public record sources to assist with the determination and documentation of property ownership, rights, and right-of-way limits. Responsibilities include assisting Project Managers and other technical staff with complex right-of-way and title-related research; preparing title abstracts, ownership summaries, right-of-way documentation, condemnation support materials, and other legal or technical documents for review, approval, and use by appropriate project staff or counsel. Work is performed with limited supervision and requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, and the ability to communicate research findings clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Research, analyze, and evaluate complex legal and public record materials, including deeds, easements, plans, title references, statutes, recorded instruments, and other property-related documents, to support title abstraction and right-of-way project documentation.
• Abstract complex recorded instruments, property records, and legal documents to compile accurate ownership, encumbrance, easement, right-of-way, and parcel history information.
• Analyze title information to identify current owners, parties of interest, easement holders, lienholders, mortgagees, tenants, abutters, and other parties requiring notice, coordination, compensation, or documentation.
• Interpret and explain applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, record references, and right-of-way requirements to provide information, clarification, and support project decision-making.
• Prepare title abstracts, ownership summaries, parcel files, right-of-way documentation, acquisition support materials, and related reports for review and use by Project Managers, technical staff, clients, and legal counsel.
• Draft or support the preparation of closing and acquisition-related documents, including deeds, easements, agreements, releases, tax information statements, notices, and other similar documents necessary to support right-of-way actions.
• Compile and prepare complex legal and technical documentation, including notices, findings, summaries, exhibits, condemnation support materials, and other similar materials needed for right-of-way acquisition, surplus property, or project documentation.
• Coordinate and communicate with Project Managers, attorneys, clients, public agencies, municipal offices, registries of deeds, surveyors, property owners, and other stakeholders to obtain information, clarify title issues, and support resolution of project needs.
• Make recommendations and provide assistance to Project Managers, attorneys, clients, and technical staff based on title research, ownership analysis, record review, and right-of-way documentation requirements.
• Attend project meetings, administrative meetings, hearings, or other proceedings as needed to provide title research support, documentation assistance, and follow-up on property or right-of-way issues.
• Organize and maintain title research files, parcel documentation, record references, correspondence, and project materials in accordance with company and client procedures.
• Perform other title abstraction, right-of-way, documentation, and Roads + Highways Sector assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and JOB EXPERIENCE):

• 15+ years of experience in title research, title abstraction, right-of-way, real estate, paralegal, legal support, survey support, or a closely related field preferred.
• High school diploma required
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, case law, administrative requirements, and client procedures related to property acquisition, title, right-of-way, and public infrastructure projects.
• Ability to understand, explain, and interpret statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, record references, title findings, and right-of-way requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, write clearly, and present title research findings, recommendations, and documentation needs in a professional and organized manner.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with MaineDOT, Maine Turnpike Authority, or other public infrastructure right-of-way projects is desirable.
• Client focused, with a commitment to ethical, fair, accurate, and sustainable work practices.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the hourly rate of $90/hour for this position. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.  

 

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.