Maintain excellent external client and industry relations
Ensure all work complies with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
Assist the Area Leader and Market Sector Leaders with business development plans as they relate to Real Estate opportunities including proposal writing, sales research and analysis.
Perform Team Management and Project Manager duties.
Oversee right-of-way title research, negotiations, closings, and preparation of real estate documents
Relay company goals and direction to team members.
Attend meetings and meet off-site with property owners
Direct the preparation of communications for property owners and their representatives for the acquisitions
Requirements
bachelor’s
10+ years
row acquisition
negotiation
ms office
odot pre‑qual
Capable of reading Real Estate documents and legal descriptions.
Must be willing to travel locally and regionally and be open to a flexible work schedule.
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
At least 10 years of relevant work experience with ROW acquisition and/or relocation, familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings, and/or professional real estate practices. Experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize work, and work under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude.
Persuasive negotiation skills.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff and clients and work effectively in a multi-office environment.
Ability to understand the objectives of the company and uphold organizational values.
Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and owners.
Pre-qualification with the Ohio Department of Transportation for right of way acquisition services.
Valid Drivers’ License.
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and MS Excel) and other electronic software as needed.
Proven leadership ability and technical excellence.
Right of way acquisition experience with the Ohio Department of Transportation and other local agencies.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.
Culture + Values
Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
Environment + Sustainability
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.