Team Leader, Right of Way

Halff has an opening for a Senior Right of Way Specialist to fill our Team Leader position located in our Richardson, TX office.

About the role

The Right of Way Team Leader will oversee and lead a Right of Way team, as well as market Right of Way services both internally and externally. A strong working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act for public sector projects is necessary. This position offers excellent career development opportunities, including potential for business growth, personal growth, and ownership in the firm.

Responsibilities

• Negotiations with landowners or their representatives.
• Oversee QA/QC and standard operating procedures.
• Strategic planning and align Right of Way goals with firm goals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Title curative analysis pertaining to vesting title and defects.
• Review appraisal methodology for establishing value.
• Review offer package content, including approved standard conveyance documents, and any documents necessary to clear title.
• Review and approve payment package submissions for acquisition of parcels.
• Manage standard business closings and standard closing forms, such as standard HUD forms.
• Manage relocation benefits and eligibility in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act for individuals and businesses that qualify.
• Possess working knowledge of preparation of housing supplements, rent supplements, moving options, inventory preparation, and identify and resolve personal property issues as well as assist in coordination and review move estimates.
• Review and approve submissions of relocation claims of all types.
• Review and approve eminent domain packages for submittal to acquiring agency.
• Oversee condemnation coordination and support.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience working in Right of Way as a lead worker, manager, or Project Manager, in the public sector.
• Strong working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act for public sector projects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but may be substituted for actual leadership, supervisory, or project management experience in the right of way field.
• Ability to lead and manage several projects at once and supervise a technical staff of 5 to 15 agents and administrative staff.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train agents regarding appraisal, negotiations, relocation, eminent domain, and disposal of property.
• Ability to make decisions independently and resolve complex problems.
• Willing to travel as needed.

About Halff

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways.

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Plan.