Right of Way Agent II

HDR, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Right of Way Agent II to perform pre-negotiation due diligence, negotiate rights, and relocate occupants for public and private projects. Travel to various project sites across Tennessee is required.

You will coordinate right-of-way and utility issues, review title records, and support property acquisitions in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act and FHWA regulations. HDR values collaboration, professional communication, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 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; willingness to 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; strong communication skills; ability to work flexibly with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel, property owner and occupant due diligence; negotiate acquisition of rights and relocation of displaces for projects.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients as assigned.
• Support real property projects through property assessments, risk analysis, acquisitions, relocation, property management, construction coordination and utility relocation/coordination.
• Travel to project sites across Tennessee.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Time management

Travel availability

Coordination

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

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

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 displaces 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.
• Travel to various project sites across TN.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience
• Experience abstracting, examining, and reviewing title through courthouse records
• Plan review experience
• Acquisition experience compliant with the Uniform Act
• Residential and Commercial Relocation experience compliant with the Uniform Act
• Property Management experience for a DOT or municipality
• Prequalified with or the ability to become prequalified with TDOT within 3 months of employment
• Database and GIS familiarity
• A Tennessee notary or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment

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 MS Office Suite
• 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) do 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:United States-Tennessee-Memphis Other Locations:United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Tennessee, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga Industry:Highway + Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Right of Way Job Posting:Oct 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.