Right of Way Specialist II: Negotiation & Field Support

HDR, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Agent II to support pre-negotiation and acquisition activities for public and private projects in Tennessee. You will coordinate right‑of‑way and utility issues, conduct property analyses and relocations, and work with clients and management across project sites.

Travel to Tennessee project sites is required. Strong communication, negotiation and documentation skills are essential to succeed in this role at HDR, Inc.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation or property management.
• Strong communication, documentation and coordination with management.
• Ability to understand federal, state and industry laws including FHWA, NEPA, and Uniform Relocation Act.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Documentation

Travel readiness

Negotiation basics

Presentation skills

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

GIS familiarity

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Right of Way Agent II to support pre-negotiation and acquisition activities for public and private projects in Tennessee. You will coordinate right‑of‑way and utility issues, conduct property analyses and relocations, and work with clients and management across project sites.

Travel to Tennessee project sites is required. Strong communication, negotiation and documentation skills are essential to succeed in this role at HDR, Inc.