ROW Real Estate Negotiator I

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Real Estate Services Agent I to perform due diligence and assist in acquiring rights for public or private projects. The role requires working with property owners, project teams, and field staff to ensure compliant, timely outcomes.

You will prepare offer packages, review appraisals, and maintain detailed records. This entry-level position emphasizes communication, negotiation, and coordination across teams, with flexible hours and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of real estate experience or 120 hours of documented real estate training.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local real estate laws (e.g., Uniform Act, NEPA).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite; able to work effectively with clients and property owners.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to balance office and field work; flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel and property owner due diligence and non-complex negotiations for acquisition of rights relative to public or private projects as assigned.
• Review appraisals and just compensation; verify parcel on right-of-way plans or plats; verify property owners and the extent of interests; prepare offer packages; and maintain complete and detailed records/files with owner contacts, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Real estate experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

Real estate license

Real estate training hours

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

HDR seeks a Real Estate Services Agent I to perform due diligence and assist in acquiring rights for public or private projects. The role requires working with property owners, project teams, and field staff to ensure compliant, timely outcomes.

You will prepare offer packages, review appraisals, and maintain detailed records. This entry-level position emphasizes communication, negotiation, and coordination across teams, with flexible hours and a collaborative environment.