Sr. Acquisition Agent

Overview

Senior acquisition agent handling right-of-way, encroachment, and land negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• document review
• sharepoint updates
• cost estimation
• title review
• case management
• negotiation

Tasks

-Prepares, coordinates and research deeds, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights. -Records in the timesheet daily and accurately, the time spent on each project and the corresponding brief memo. -Submits case files to the project manager in a timely manner on a monthly basis for review and/or as required. -Prepares accurate project documents. Understands and can clearly explain to the property owner the content and purpose of the documents. -Negotiates with property owners, mortgage holders, corporations, executors, or their attorneys or representatives to obtain rights of way for projects, either private or public, by fee purchases, dedication, or stipulation. -Reviews and understands property title reports interests, encumbrances to enable the acquisition to be free and clear of property interests. -Updates SharePoint case journal and applicable SharePoint fields as required by project. -Performs all project tasks promptly, efficiently and on schedule. -Serves as trainer of more junior field staff and engages with project manager for their development. -Reviews project plans or engineering drawings and coordinates with project manager to obtain or prepare land exhibits. -Maintains complete and accurate casefiles, pursuant to GFT Inc company and project specific requirements. -Prepares cost estimates based on market research completed. -Updates and closes case files continually and in accurate manner. -Handles multiple acquisition cases for multiple projects, concurrently, effectively and efficiently. -Provides clear explanation regarding property need and potential impacts as indicated in the offer package and appraisal. -Presents basic/non-complex and complex acquisition offers to fee owners, owner occupants, offsite owners, and tenants.

Requirements

• r/w acquisition
• ms office
• real estate
• negotiation
• bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years

What You Bring

-Proficiency in basic R/W residential/tenant relocation and acquisition. -Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and claimants. -Understands project plans and can clearly explain to the property owner project impacts to their property. -Advanced proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook) -Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance. -Performs effectively in a remote work environment. -Excellent communication skills -Current and valid Real Estate license. -Communicates clearly, accurately, and timely in writing and verbally, with affected property owners, project managers, client, and project teams. -An understanding of utility relocation, of R/W engineering, and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings. -Presents basic/non-complex and complex acquisition offers for various leasehold interests. -Highly organized with ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously. -A minimum of 4 plus years of experience with right-of-way acquisition and/or relocation. -Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude in a busy office environment. -Persuasive negotiation skills -Understands property appraisals and can clearly explain to the property owner its content and how the property value was determined. -Bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.

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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. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

About Gft

-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.

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Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check is required for all advertised positions.