Right of Way Agent II

HDR • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

HDR is hiring a Right of Way Agent II to support public and private projects. The role involves conducting pre-negotiation due diligence for projects, parcels, property owners, and occupants; negotiating acquisition of property rights; and coordinating relocation of displaced occupants. The agent coordinates right-of-way and utility issues for clients and supports real-property projects through property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination, and utility relocation or coordination. Travel to project sites across Tennessee is required, along with other duties as needed.

The position combines office and field work and requires independent work, effective communication and documentation, coordination with management and clients, and the ability to handle high volumes of work in a deadline-sensitive environment. The agent must work in compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry laws and regulations, including requirements associated with FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC, and the Uniform Relocation Act.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Ability to understand and comply with federal, state, and industry laws and with FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC, and Uniform Relocation Act regulations.
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners, and occupants.
• Ability to balance office and field work effectively in a collaborative, deadline-sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, a basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience abstracting, examining, and reviewing title through courthouse records.
• Plan review experience.
• Acquisition experience compliant with the Uniform Act.
• Residential and commercial relocation experience compliant with the Uniform Act.
• Property management experience for a DOT or municipality.
• Prequalified with TDOT or able to become prequalified within 3 months of employment.
• Familiarity with databases and GIS.
• Tennessee notary or ability to obtain one within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-negotiation due diligence for projects, parcels, property owners, and occupants.
• Negotiate acquisition of property rights and relocation of displaced occupants for public or private projects.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned.
• Support real-property projects through property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination, and utility relocation or coordination.
• Travel to project sites across Tennessee.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed