Real Estate Acquisition Specialist - Hybrid
About The Position
Enhance your career at raSmith as a Real Estate Acquisition Specialist in our Transportation Services division and discover why we’re ranked #2 as a Top Workplace. raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Real Estate Acquisition Specialist or a Senior Real Estate Acquisition Specialist; title will be determined based on years of experience.
Requirements
- 2-10 years experience in Transportation real estate/right-of-way services: negotiation and acquisition.
- WisDOT approved Negotiator, or ability to obtain.
- Notary Public, or ability to obtain.
- Familiarity with WisDOT Real Estate Program Manual.
- Understanding and experience with real estate laws, eminent domain principles and practices, the Uniform Act, and NEPA.
- Ability to flex hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.
- Applicable U.S. based work experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead real estate negotiation and acquisition strategies for municipal and WisDOT projects, including acquisition cost estimating, property acquisitions, negotiation activities, and relocation processes.
- Handle negotiation aspects of relocation services, ensuring adherence to WisDOT and federal Uniform Act requirements.
- Coordinate and attend meetings with landowners, including businesses and government agencies, to facilitate acquisition discussions and negotiation activities.
- Evaluate plans, plats, maps, and related documents to identify right-of-way and ownership details, and prepare land-rights documents such as easements, options, permits, and project records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Hybrid home/office-based environment
- Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Wellness programs for health insurance savings
- Identity Shield and LegalShield programs
- Life assistance programs
- Corporate wear reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
- Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
- Paid memberships to professional organizations
- Paid seminars and conferences
- A variety of mentoring and training programs
- Company picnics and seasonal events
- Social and team-building opportunities
- Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
