Real Estate Services Title Agent II

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in the United States seeks a Real Estate Services Title Agent II to read, interpret and prepare title reports, identify defects, and work with Project Managers and underwriters to ensure accurate title packages.

The role requires at least 3 years of title or real property experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with deeds, liens and related documents. Local candidates preferred; full-time position with an employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in right of way, title, real property law or mortgage lending
• Ability to understand real estate documents such as deeds, easements, liens, assessments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Regulatory knowledge a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office, Webex and Teams

Responsibilities

• Read, write, retrace and interpret legal descriptions (parent parcel; metes and bounds; subdivision)
• Review and identify title defects and curative requirements; escalate as needed
• Prepare project reports and review title document packages
• Maintain accurate records of title research activities
• Collaborate with Project Managers, RES Title Agent teams and underwriters
• Support training of junior staff on task completion and procedures
• Escalate title issues to RES Agent and Project Manager
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Right-of-way / title related degree or certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Webex

Teams

ProjectWise

GIS

Database

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'

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.
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.

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

• Perform basic principles in reading, writing, retracing and interpreting legal descriptions, such as parent parcel; metes and bounds; and subdivision
• Review and identify title defects and curative requirements; bringing these matters to the attention of Project Manager, RES Agent, client, title manager or underwriter, as appropriate
• Preparation of project reports, and review of title document packages
• Maintain accurate records of title research activities to ensure appropriate back-up information exists
• Works closely with and at the direction of team members, including Project Managers, RES Title Agent 3 staff, RES Tech 3 staff and RES Agent 3 staff
• Supports RES Title Agent 3 with development and participates in training junior staff by providing insight and instruction regarding task completion and procedure
• Recognize when to escalate title issues to RES Agent and Project Manager
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or certification pertaining to right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending, or equivalent experience
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
• Must have ability to understand real estate documents such as appraisal, environmental, survey, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, court records, assessments, probates and other matters of record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and planning skills
• Specific industry regulatory knowledge a plus
• Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams

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.

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

Other Locations

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

Aug 27, 2026

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

We are an Aff… (Further details omitted by the original). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.