Real Estate Services Agent 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is searching for a qualified real estate professional in Fargo, ND. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating property acquisitions and providing due diligence for various projects. Required qualifications include at least 2 years of experience in real estate or related fields, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This full-time position entails leading project teams and managing budgets while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• 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, and handle large volumes of work.
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project due diligence and negotiate for acquisition of rights.
• Review appraisals and prepare quality control review of valuations.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients.

Job description

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 provide QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations following 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 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 and facilitate the acquisition/relocation process.
• Be knowledgeable in title research and utility acquisition practices for obtaining permanent and temporary easements.
• Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Have experience 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 deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements.
• Keep detailed documentation of all correspondences with project team, owners, clients, and subconsultants.
• Prepare Progress Reports to include with invoices to send to Clients.
• Update internal systems related to project management tasks 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience.
• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law.
• Database and GIS familiarity.

Required Qualifications

• 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 and availability for travel.
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with 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.

Job Details

• Primary Location: United States – North Dakota – Fargo.
• Other Locations: United States – North Dakota.
• Schedule: Full‑time.
• Employee Status: Regular.
• Business Class: Right of Way.
• Job Posting Date: May 29, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.