Right of Way Agent

HDR • Chattanooga, TN

3d

About The Position

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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA
• Proficient 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
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Availability to work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management

Nice To Haves

• AA degree or equivalent experience
• Experience abstracting, examining, and reviewing titles through courthouse records
• Plan review
• 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 or the ability to become prequalified with TDOT within 3 months of employment
• Database and GIS familiarity
• A Tennessee notary or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment

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
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree