Senior Real Estate Services Title Agent

HDR•Boston, MA

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. This position is subject to a preemployment drug test. In the role of a Senior Title Agent, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
Must exhibit knowledge of real estate title practices and principles including underwriting, title insurance and public records research
Have the knowledge and ability to review real estate documents such as design plans, construction plans, appraisals, environmental documents, surveys, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record
Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the Uniform Relocation Act, Eminent Domain Process, and applicable county, state and/or federal requirements statutes and ordinances
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and a focus on meeting deadlines on multiple assignments
Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize and to direct others
Where required hold a Certification license in the States where work is performed
Solid organizational and planning skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams

Nice To Haves

Degree or certification pertaining to right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending, or equivalent experience
Local candidates preferred
Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

Preparation of project reports, and review of title document packages
Reviews complex encumbrances and provides clearance recommendations, per client standards
Review Right-Of-Way centerline surveys prepared on properties, if applicable
Serve as strategic expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization and resolve problems of high-level scope and complexity
Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Trains junior staff by providing insight and instruction regarding task completion and procedure
Perform complex principles in reading, writing, retracing and interpreting legal descriptions, such as parent parcel; metes and bounds; subdivision; and centerline
Prepares title project reports, which includes overseeing schedule and budget in support of Project Manager
Maintain accurate records of title research activities per a variety of local, county, state and/or federal requirements
Work with surveyors and engineers to review and provide problem-solving recommendations in area of specialization
Work closely with Project Manager, client, and title manager or underwriter, as appropriate to meet project time requirements, and assist with answering questions
Read and interpret policies and procedures appropriate for title and title-clearing, per client standards
Additional specialized skills, such as preparing real estate documents and memorandums, specific to clients & projects