Real Property Specialist

About the role

Responsible for acquiring real estate for infrastructure projects. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand title research/reports
• Prepare complex land acquisition forms and paperwork
• Understand current market value of subject land including appraisals
• Conduct very complex negotiations with landowners to secure properties through purchase, donation, or condemnation
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and patiently with property owners
• Manage time, schedules, and deadlines
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of admin, real estate, development, or engineering experience

Qualifications

• TDOT and/or engineering-related experience
• Real estate sales and/or current real estate license
• Extensive real estate experience
• Familiarity with titles, real estate documents, and legal descriptions
• Land use and acquisition courses, particularly those offered by the International Right of Way Association
• Senior Right of Way (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or college coursework including real estate courses
• The ability to negotiate very complex transactions
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Maintain poise under stressful situations

Working Conditions

Some work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Significant field work (50% or more) may be required where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.