Property Rights & Acquisition Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Real Estate Specialist to support acquisition processes in Fort Worth, TX. You will handle pre-negotiation tasks, review appraisals, and prepare offer packages while maintaining thorough records.

The role requires 1 year of real estate experience or 120 hours of training, plus strong communication, negotiation, and MS Office skills. Flexibility to coordinate with owners and management is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training.
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to real estate and right-of-way, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation support for acquisition of property rights for public or private clients.
• Review appraisals and just compensation or comparative market analyses; verify parcels on right-of-way plans; prepare offer packages and maintain records.
• Provide technical services including administrative duties, property research, and ordering title.
• Input and track data in spreadsheets and/or a database; prepare client reports.
• Support the Real Estate Services Team with document preparation and administrative support as needed.
• Oversee schedule and budget in support of Project Manager.
• Coordinate closing/settlement/condemnation packages and document recordings.
• Prepare acquisition and relocation document packages that are certification-ready.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Real estate experience

Negotiation

MS Office

Communication skills

Public speaking

GIS familiarity

Data analysis

Education

Real estate training (120 hours)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent I, we'll count on you to:

Provide pre-negotiation project support, parcel and property owner due diligence and non-complex negotiations for acquisition of property rights for public or private clients.

Review appraisals and just compensation or comparative market analyses; verify parcels on right-of-way plans or plats; build accurate parcel ownership maps, verify property owners and the extent of interests; prepare offer packages; and maintain complete and detailed records/files with owner contacts, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.

Provide technical services including and not limited to administrative duties, property research, and ordering title

Input and track data in spreadsheets and/or a database and prepare client reports

Support the Real Estate Services Team with document preparation and administrative support as needed

Oversee schedule and budget in support of Project Manager

Coordinate closing/settlement/condemnation packages and document recordings

Perform duties including order and review of title, title curative duties, detailed property research assistance, preparation of reports, and preparation of acquisition and relocation document packages that are certification-ready

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law

Ability to research County tax assessor data and to research contact information for impacted property owners

Database and GIS familiarity

Ability to read and understand design plans

Ability to present project information in a public setting or in front of small groups

Ability to pull and understand comparables to determine estimated market values

Willingness and openness to learning new things

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Availability to work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Fort Worth

Other Locations

Industry

: Power

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Jul 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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