Right of Way Agent II

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence, negotiations for acquisition of rights and relocation of displaces relative to public or private projects.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned.
• In conjunction with others, perform activities to support real property projects such as property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination and utility relocation/coordination.
• Travel to various project sites across TN.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management.
• Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work, and coordinate closely with management.
• Availability for travel.
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state, and industry laws, and FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC, and Uniform Relocation Act regulations.
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners, and occupants.
• Ability to effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types.
• Communicate effectively and