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HDR · 2 weeks ago

Senior Real Estate Title Agent

Glen Allen, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

HDR is a company that values inclusion and employee engagement, aiming to make a positive impact on communities and the world. As a Senior Real Estate Title Agent, you will be responsible for overseeing title document preparation, providing clearance recommendations, and training junior staff while ensuring compliance with various regulations and client standards.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Meisha Jackson, CIR

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

Qualification

Real estate title practicesRight of way expertiseLegal document interpretationProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDatabase familiarityMS Office proficiencyGIS familiarityInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus

Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship status is required