Real Estate Services Agent 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Real Estate Services Agent II in Sioux Falls, SD. You will perform pre-negotiation due diligence, review appraisals, verify ownership, prepare offer packages, and maintain comprehensive project records. Proficiency in MS Office and ArcGIS Online is expected, along with the ability to travel as needed.

The role requires strong negotiation, time management, and communication skills to coordinate with clients and internal teams while managing project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, handle large volumes of work, and travel as needed.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and industry guidelines (FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC, Uniform Rel).

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation due diligence and negotiate for acquisition of rights for public or private projects.
• Review appraisals and research comparable properties; QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations.
• Verify ownership and prepare offer packages; maintain detailed records with owners, agencies and project teams.
• Prepare maps, drawings and exhibits to aid negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients.
• Lead/manage a project team, budget and schedule; coordinate with subconsultants.

Skills

Negotiation

Due diligence

Time management

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Office

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?
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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.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

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

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/or provide QC review of Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations following the 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 the Agent’s 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 to effectively facilitate the acquisition/relocation process

Knowledgeable in title research and utility acquisition practices for obtaining permanent and temporary easements

Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power of BI)

Experienced 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 but not limited to deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements

Keep detailed documentation of any/all correspondences with project team, owners, clients, subconsultants

Prepare Progress Reports to include with Invoice to send to Clients

Update internal systems related to project management task 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

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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 availability for travel
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with the federal, state and industry laws, and FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, NEPA, FERC and Uniform Rel