Senior Real Estate & Right‑of‑Way Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Services Agent in Rosemont, IL. The role involves supporting due diligence, negotiating rights, coordinating ROW and utilities, and ensuring regulatory compliance across projects.

The position emphasizes client coordination, travel flexibility, and rigorous documentation. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in real estate/ROW and strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with MS Office and GIS/database familiarity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in real estate or related fields.
• Knowledge of Uniform Act and federal/state laws in real estate.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support during pre-negotiation due diligence.
• Negotiate acquisition of rights and relocations.
• Coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry laws.
• Support property assessments, risk analysis, and relocations.
• Prioritize work and perform at a high level.
• Work independently or with clients and teams; travel as required.
• Communicate and document effectively.
• Work flexible hours and coordinate with management.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database and GIS familiarity

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Services Agent in Rosemont, IL. The role involves supporting due diligence, negotiating rights, coordinating ROW and utilities, and ensuring regulatory compliance across projects.

The position emphasizes client coordination, travel flexibility, and rigorous documentation. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in real estate/ROW and strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with MS Office and GIS/database familiarity.