Right of Way Agent 1 at HDR

Right of Way Agent 1

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth.

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent I, we'll count on you to:

• Perform land rights services for moderate to highly complex projects with limited supervision
• Work on transportation, power, and water projects as part of HDR's cross sector services
• Conduct property ownership and valuation research
• Prepare real estate documents such as easements, offer letters, and MOA's
• Conduct title and appraisal reviews
• Negotiate to acquire land rights for transportation and utility projects
• Meet with property owners, public agencies, and clients to discuss issues related to developing and constructing transportation and utility projects
• Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients and property owners
• Conduct field meetings and visits to active construction sites
• Perform quality assurance reviews of project deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to productively collaborate and communicate with team members
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and survey and engineering drawings
• Basic understanding of real estate appraisal fundamentals
• Ability to effectively manage schedule and tasks
• Ability to adhere to QA/QC procedures
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Earth
• Available for travel anywhere in Colorado (limited out of state may be required)
• Experience acquiring property rights for Transportation and/or Power projects
• Proficiency adhering to the Uniform Acquisition and Relocation Act
• Certification from the International Right of Way Association
• Permitting experience within Colorado

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate or 120 hours of documented real estate training
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry, such as the Uniform Act, FERC and NEPA
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types
• Ability to work confidently with clients, property owners and occupants
• Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Availability to work flexible hours and coordinate closely with management

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.