Right of Way Project Manager
RK&K•Fort Lauderdale, FL
•Hybrid
About The Position
RK&K is seeking an experienced and strategic Right of Way Project Manager to oversee real estate projects, including negotiations, acquisitions, and relocation assistance—for utility, transportation, and other large-scale infrastructure projects in Florida. In this leadership role, you’ll collaborate with clients, government agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of acquisition-level real estate experience, with a proven ability to win and deliver work
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Real estate acquisition and divestiture negotiations
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships with internal teams, clients, and the public
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects is required
- National Highway Association or IRWA Completion Certifications for Real Estate Acquisition under the Uniform Act and Relocation under the Uniform Act
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience working with Department of Transportation projects
- Experience working with Utility projects
Responsibilities
- Lead Right of Way Agents supporting real estate and ROW project execution
- Provide comprehensive real estate services
- Prepare market analyses and compensation reports
- Draft bid packages, option contracts, and condemnation filings
- Testify in public hearings or trials
- Reading and interpreting deeds, plats, plans, and land titles.
- Navigating federal, state, and local real estate laws and processes
- Negotiate complex acquisitions and divestitures for utility and transportation projects
- Ensure compliance with the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act) and federal, state, and local real estate laws
- Prepare deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and legal agreements
- Conduct property settlements and testifying in condemnation cases when required
- Participate in project meetings, provide updates, and prepare meeting minutes
- Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and Just Compensation letters
- Review appraisals and title commitments
- Research land records and assist in title curative work
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career Development
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
