Acquisition Manager

Croy Engineering, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional memberships (IRWA, ACEC)

Job summary

A transportation engineering firm in Georgia is seeking a Right-of-Way Manager to supervise a team managing right-of-way acquisitions for transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with GDOT projects and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid health insurance and a generous paid time off policy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in right-of-way negotiation for GDOT funded projects.
• Understanding of GDOT’s right-of-way acquisition process.
• Self-motivated with independent judgement.
• Self‑motivated with ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of real estate appraisals, documents, researching right‑of‑way, ownership, and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of right-of-way agents.
• Monitor and establish right-of-way acquisition schedules.
• Track project progress using Project View.
• Support the Right‑of‑Way Manager with on‑time, within‑budget deliverables for the client.
• Provide mentoring and negotiation assistance to agents through problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills

Independent judgement

Computer skills

Education

State of Georgia Real Estate Salesperson License

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a team of right-of-way acquisition agents in the acquisition of right-of-way for local, state, and federally funded transportation improvement projects.
• Monitor project schedules and establish right-of-way acquisition schedules to allow the acquisition of the required parcels on time and within budget.
• Track the progress of right-of-way projects using Project View and aid in completing the projects by the certification date.
• Support the Right-of-Way Manager in providing deliverables and services on‑time, within budget, and to the client’s
• Provide mentoring, training, and negotiation assistance to right-of-way agents by problem‑solving on challenging parcel assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State of Georgia Real Estate Salesperson License.
• 2+ years of experience in right-of-way negotiation for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) funded projects
• Understanding of GDOT’s right-of-way acquisition process and GDOT pre‑certification in negotiation to closing (Minimum qualification D-4-B).
• Self‑motivated and ability to apply independent judgement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills – MS Outlook, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and Adobe.
• Knowledge of real estate appraisals, real estate documents, researching right-of-way, understanding property ownership, and understanding of construction plans.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in right-of-way acquisition and negotiation for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) funded projects
• GDOT Pre‑qualification Acquisition Manager (D-3)

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Position Location – Marietta, Ga.
• Employment Status – Full‑time
• Travel – Occasional local travel in Cobb County (client and site visits, project coordination meetings, and conferences)
• Company‑Provided Benefits – 100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; long‑term care; and life insurance
• Additional Benefits - Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent), 401(k) savings plan with company match, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, ten paid holidays, and one month paid time off (accrued). Employees are also provided with company‑paid memberships, event attendance, and leadership development courses available via industry organizations (such as IRWA and ACEC Georgia).