Group Leader, Right of Way

Description

• 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

• 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

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance