Right of Way Agent 2

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Right of Way Agent II to support pre-negotiation due diligence, parcel and owner negotiations for public or private projects. You will coordinate right‑of‑way and utility issues for clients and assist with property assessments, risk analysis, and relocation efforts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in real estate or related fields, an AA degree or equivalent, and strong communication and negotiation skills. Local travel and collaboration with management are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management.
• Ability to travel as needed and work with clients, property owners and occupants.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients.
• Support real property projects including property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of rights and relocation.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

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?

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.

In the role of Right of Way Agent II, we'll count on you to:

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence, negotiations for acquisition of rights and relocation of displaced relative to public or private projects
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned
• In conjunction with others, perform activities to support real property projects such as property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination and utility relocation/coordination
• Perform other duties 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
• Local candidates preferred

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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 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

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.

Other Locations

United States-New York-Albany

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

Jul 21, 2026

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