Acquisition Agent (ND)
Location: Bismarck, ND
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Pay Rate: $36.00–$41.00 / Hour (USD)
- Per Diem: $150/day (available for candidates residing 70+ miles one way from the work location)
- Shift / Schedule: Days (1st Shift)
- Travel Requirements: At least 50% — local travel in North Dakota. Must have a valid driver's license.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary
The Staff Right of Way Specialist will lead various projects in the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, property research, titles, and surveys. This includes leading permitting activities, construction coordination, and restoration on Right of Way projects in a variety of locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and establishing project objectives.
- Quality review Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
- Quality review real property related project documents.
- Quality review Right of Way documents in the stakeholder management database.
- Quality review of stakeholder management database entries from Right of Way field agents.
- Present technical data to Right of Way project team and stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit permit applications for the project team.
- Prepare project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team and/or client management.
- Responsible for document preparation and control, meeting agendas, and other various project related activities.
- Manage subcontractor relationship including contracts, invoices, and change orders.
- Present in public involvement meetings.
- Perform project planning, budgeting, scheduling activities, and establishing critical project objectives within project parameters.
- Manage marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Train and mentor staff.
- Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Required Skills
- Ability to read and understand title and appraisal reports and land surveys.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general real estate law.
- Demonstrated understanding of real estate title work.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Experience with database system management.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- Valid driver's license required.
Preferred Skills
- SR/WA designation preferred.
- Other certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) preferred.
- Real Estate Broker preferred.
- Sales License preferred.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and minimum 4 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience; project management and/or real estate experience preferred — Required.
- OR Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field and minimum 6 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience; project management and/or real estate experience preferred — Required.
- OR High School Diploma and minimum 8 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience; project management and/or real estate experience preferred — Required.
Required Experience
- Minimum 4 years of Right of Way acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain experience (with Bachelor's Degree); or minimum 6 years (with Associate's Degree); or minimum 8 years (with High School Diploma).
- Project management and/or real estate experience preferred.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- At least 50% local travel within North Dakota required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must qualify for and maintain the company's vehicle driving privileges per the Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
- If not local, per diem is available for candidates residing 70+ miles one way from the work location at $150/day.
Benefits
- 5 days PTO
- Paid federal holidays
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared success reflected in a 4.2-out-of-5-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, right of way specialists, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects including major airport expansions, large-scale energy infrastructure, and utility systems.
About GTT
GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.