1099 consultant · ~80–400 hrs per funded award · $35–$85/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Right-of-Way & Real Property Acquisition Specialist

Keep our transportation and public works projects grounded in how right-of-way is actually appraised, acquired and cleared under the Uniform Act and California local-agency procedures.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~80–400 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Review our acquisition workflows, parcel tracking and document checklists against Uniform Act requirements and Caltrans Local Assistance procedures
Tell us where an approach breaks on real parcels, real owners, real appraisals, or a real right-of-way certification
Check claims about schedule, compliance and federal-aid eligibility before they reach the Government
Point us at the regulation, the manual chapter or the form we should be following, from 49 CFR Part 24 to the Local Assistance Procedures Manual

Required qualifications

Direct experience acquiring real property or right-of-way for a public agency, consultant or local agency on federally funded projects
Working knowledge of the Uniform Act and 49 CFR Part 24, including appraisal and review, offers, negotiation, relocation assistance and right-of-way certification
Hands-on experience with Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) right-of-way requirements or comparable state DOT local-agency procedures
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience preparing or reviewing right-of-way certifications for federal-aid projects delivered by cities, counties or transit agencies
Utility relocation, temporary construction easements, property management or excess land disposition
IRWA designation such as SR/WA or R/W-AC, R/W-NAC or R/W-RAC, or a California real estate license

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $35–$85 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 80–400 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Right-of-Way & Real Property Acquisition Specialist

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the right-of-way or real property acquisition project most like this role: the agency type and funding source, the number and kind of parcels, the Uniform Act or Caltrans LPA steps you handled, a problem you caught or resolved, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $35–$85 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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