About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent 2, 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 displacees 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
• Communicate effectively with internal staff and external clients, and be able to handle negotiations with property owners on fast track projects
• Demonstrate strong time management skills
• Demonstrate experience with federal, state and local agencies, private industry and landowners to facilitate the acquisition of necessary right of way for public projects
• Have knowledge and experience in title research and utilities acquisition practices for permanent and temporary easements
• Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Be experienced with relational databases and agreement documentation
• Conduct research and navigate the Internet
• Read, review and understand right of way plans and legal descriptions
• Draft the following types of real estate documents: deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements
• Be available for travel (in state and out of state) as needed

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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 standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Project
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Real estate license in good standing, or equivalent, as required by law
• AA degree or equivalent experience
• Database and GIS familiarity

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.