Jobs · Consulting · New York

Real Estate Services Technician II

HDR · Syracuse, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsulting$67k–$96k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, format, proofread, edit, and organize ROW-related documents including easements, agreements, correspondence, and acquisition materials.
  • Prepare acquisition, closing, and condemnation packages that are certification-ready in accordance with client, regulatory, and project requirements.
  • Affix document execution, settlement/closing activities, and recording documents with counties.
  • Conduct detailed property and land assessment research using county systems, public records, and GIS resources.
  • Compile and summarize property ownership, encumbrances, and valuation data for agent and project manager review.
  • Create, maintain, and manage parcel-level tracking databases to monitor acquisition status, document milestones, title issues, and recording status.
  • Develop and maintain Master Excel Spreadsheets used to track project status on a parcel-by-parcel basis.
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions (including pivot tables, nested formulas, lookups, conditional formatting, data validation) to analyze data and produce clear, accurate project status reports.
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc client reports documenting project progress, risks, and outstanding actions.
  • Work closely with Right of Way Agents and under the direction of the Project Manager to support day-to-day project execution.
  • Track deliverables, deadlines, and dependencies related to document preparation, title review, and parcel acquisition.
  • Review all paper and electronic files to maintain accordance with company standards, client requirements, and audit expectations.
  • Assist with process improvements related to document control, tracking efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
  • Perform vesting searches using county land records (current ownership only; no full back-title).
  • Identify present title holders, vesting language, and ownership type (individual, trust, entity, etc.).
  • Pull and review most recent deeds and easements to confirm ownership status and rights based on location of parcel.
  • Retrieve and organize recorded deeds, easements, plats, and right of way documents.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AA degree or equivalent experience
  • Database and GIS familiarity
  • Advance Microsoft Excel skills with familiarity to Pivot Tables and Macros
  • Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience with right-of-way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
  • Specific industry regulatory knowledge a plus
  • Ability to understand real estate documents such as title, appraisal, environmental and survey
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Industry experience is beneficial
  • A strong organized work approach

What We Believe

We believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Business Class

Right of Way

Job Posting

May 26, 2026

Additional Information

  • At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
  • We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).
  • We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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