Real Property Technician

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

About the role

Entry-level position responsible for assisting with right-of-way 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

• Conduct title research
• Prepare land acquisition forms
• Establish current market value of subject land
• Complete non-complex negotiations with landowners to secure properties through purchase, donation, or condemnation
• Complete non-complex relocation assistance work as required in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Uniform Act)
• Assist in the preparation of bid proposals, project estimates, purchase orders, specifications, and draft contract documents for projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related field (preferred)
• Valid GA Real Estate Salesperson License; OR in the process of obtaining; OR ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• GA Appraisal License (preferred)
• Real estate experience, familiarity with titles, real estate documents, and legal descriptions
• Land use and acquisition courses (preferred)

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Ability to maintain poise under stressful situations
• Ability to adapt to all types of property owners

Working Conditions

• Some work is performed within a general office environment (sedentary, with occasional standing and walking).
• Significant field work (50% or more) is required, which may involve outdoor conditions in heat/cold, wet/humid, or dry/arid environments.
• Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required.
• Work location is flexible, but travel throughout the state of Georgia will be required.