Senior Real Estate & ROW Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Services Agent to support transportation projects requiring complex negotiations for rights, relocations, and property management.

You will coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations across projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess properties, analyze risks, acquire necessary rights, relocate occupants, and coordinate

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong communication skills, negotiation and presentation abilities are essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types.
• MS Office Suite proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex 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.
• Be responsible for schedule and budget.
• Be proficient in implementing applicable federal, state and industry laws and regulations such as FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, FERC, NEPA and the Uniform Act, as well as the client's policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Prioritize work and perform activities at a high level.
• Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients, property owners and occupants, and be flexible for travel, as required.
• Communicate and document effectively.
• Work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Flexibility

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Services Agent to support transportation projects requiring complex negotiations for rights, relocations, and property management.

You will coordinate right-of-way and utility issues for clients, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations across projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess properties, analyze risks, acquire necessary rights, relocate occupants, and coordinate