Real Estate Services Title Agent II

HDR, Inc.; Glen Allen (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Real Estate Services Title Agent II in Glen Allen, VA. You will perform title research, review defects, and prepare reports to support project delivery for real property transactions.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years experience in title work, paralegal duties, and knowledge of mortgage lending. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to collaborate with managers and staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending.
• 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; databases and GIS familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic title research and preparation of project reports.
• Review title defects and escalate to Project Manager or underwriter as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of title research activities.
• Work with team members and train junior staff when needed.
• Escalate title issues to RES Agent and Project Manager as required.

Skills

Right of way

Title research

Paralegal knowledge

Real property law

Mortgage lending

Education

Degree or certification in right of way/title/paralegal/real property law/mortgage lending

Tools

MS Office Suite

Webex

Teams

ProjectWise

GIS

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 employeeownership 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 forwardthinking 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 nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners 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 escalation 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Virginia: $53,830 - $92,280

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry: Real Estate Services

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Right of Way

Job Posting: Aug 27, 2026