Right of Way Acquisition Agent

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems has an immediate opening for a Right of Way Acquisition Agent to implement right of way (ROW) acquisition programs- for a variety of State and Local Transportation Agencies. Has background and working knowledge of Federal, State, and municipal agencies rules and regulations; develops and maintains excellent external relations and effectively communicate the company's position on sometimes adversarial issues to regulatory agencies and ensures the procedures, processes of our clients are adhered to. Utilizes experience and fundamental understating of issues related to land acquisitions and encroachments to maintain compliance.

Essential Functions Include but are Not Limited to:

• The Agent will be involved with projects for the Department of Transportation, local Cities, and Counties, as well as other Federal, State, and local public agencies.
• Negotiates property acquisitions involving residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and public properties.
• Reviews project plans or engineering drawings and coordinates with project manager to obtain land exhibits.
• Prepares title reports
• Maintains complete and accurate files, pursuant to TranSystems and project specific requirements.
• Submits case files to the project manager in a timely manner on a monthly basis for review and/or as required.
• Updates and closes parcel files continually and in accurate manner.
• Performs all project tasks promptly, efficiently and on schedule.
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and timely in writing and verbally, with affected property owners, project managers and project teams.
• Handles multiple acquisition cases for multiple projects effectively and efficiently.
• Prepares accurate project documents. Understands and can clearly explain to the property owner the content and purpose of the documents.
• Understands property appraisals and can clearly explain to the property owner its content and how the property value was determined.
• Understands project plans and can clearly explain to the property owner project impacts to their property.
• Provides clear explanation regarding property need and potential impacts as indicated in the offer package and appraisal.
• Reports to project manager regarding status of offer, makes recommendations, and seeks further guidance.
• Travels as required 10 %.
  
  
  

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Persuasive negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude
• Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and owners.
• Valid Drivers’ License.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
• 2-5 years of experience with ROW acquisition and/or relocation, professional real estate practices, and property management. Experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• An understanding of ROW engineering, and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings preferred.
• Pre-qualification with the Ohio Department of Transportation
  
  
  

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.
  
  
  

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

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