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HDR · 2 weeks ago

Real Estate Services Agent 2

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

HDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Real Estate Services Agent II, you will be responsible for negotiating property acquisitions, conducting due diligence, and managing project documentation while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel and property owner due diligence and negotiate for acquisition of rights relative to public or private projects as assigned

Review appraisals and research comparable properties, prepare and/or provide QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations following the Federal and State guidelines as applicable

Verify ownership and the extent of interests, prepare offer packages and maintain complete and detailed records/files with owner contacts, agency representatives and project team

Prepare non-survey quality maps, drawings, exhibits to provide to Owners to aid in the Agent’s negotiations

Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients

Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills

Review federal, state, local agencies and private industry guidelines/regulations to educate landowners to effectively facilitate the acquisition/relocation process

Knowledgeable in title research and utility acquisition practices for obtaining permanent and temporary easements

Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power of BI)

Experienced with relational databases such as but not limited to ArcGIS Online

Conduct research and navigate the Internet efficiently and effectively

Read, review and quality check engineering project plans and legal descriptions

Draft various types of real estate documents, such as but not limited to deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements

Keep detailed documentation of any/all correspondences with project team, owners, clients, subconsultants

Prepare Progress Reports to include with Invoice to send to Clients

Update internal systems related to project management task of a project

Lead/Manage a project team, budget and schedule

Manage Subconsultants

Coordinate with Client and/or Owner’s legal counsel as needed

Be available for travel (in state and out of state) as needed

Qualification

Real estate experienceTitle researchUtility acquisitionNegotiation skillsMicrosoft OfficeRelational databasesGIS familiarityCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

A minimum of 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 availability for travel

Ability to understand and work in compliance with the federal, state and industry laws, and FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC and Uniform Relocation Act regulations

Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants

Ability to effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner

Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project

Position requires strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types

Communicate effectively and coordinate closely with management