Land Acquisition Discipline Manager

Description

• Interface with practice and market leadership to assess financial and employee performance
• Assist in recruiting and retention of staff
• Supervising staff compliance with federal Uniform Relocation Act required for projects with federal funding, or by client requirement
• Interface with project managers in identifying and assigning land acquisition resources
• Collaborating with senior technical staff within the Infrastructure, Aviation, Rail, Power, and Industry markets on land-related items, visioning needs, and potential obstacles to acquisition
• Review and approval of staff time and expense submittals
• Supervising quality assurance and quality control of real estate product delivery
• Supervision of land acquisition professionals, from day-to-day project assignments to development of goals, mentoring and compensation and performance reviews

Requirements

• Be identified as an approved Land Acquisition Specialty Agent (or equivalent) within the States of Illinois, Indiana, or Missouri; or must have the necessary background, experience, and ability to acquire this status within six (6) months of employment preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, finance, or related field, and fifteen (15) years or more of public land acquisition experience, or
• Ability and willingness to assist staff in setting and achieving practical, productive annual goals
• Completion of International Right of Way Association (IRWA) coursework in Negotiation and Relocation preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are required, including being able to communicate complex technical concepts both visually and in text, to peers, clients, and public stakeholders, many of which may be non-technically individuals
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills
• Successful supervision of five (5) or more land acquisition staff concurrently preferred.
• Leadership training
• An associate degree in a related field, and twenty (20) years or more of public land acquisition experience
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Familiarity with State Department of Transportation (DOT) land acquisition, transportation planning, programming, and environmental practices
• A history of effective teambuilding and leadership of project teams over a broad project range
• Possession of a Real Estate Broker or Managing Broker license in the related geographic location of application preferred.
• Author and present on technical topics at industry and in-house events
• Experience engaging with private utility and industry energy generation and transmission providers preferred.
• Must be able to build productive relationships with internal and external client bases
• Experience with complex projects that have required significant interaction with clients, consultants, and the public

Benefits

• Lunch & learn development sessions
• Award-winning internship program
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Competitive compensation
• Work assignment flexibility including being available to travel for out-of-town assignments, primarily daytrips or evening attendance of local client meetings.
• Performance bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Mentorship opportunities
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs
• Monthly educational webinars
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Employee recognition
• 401(k) with matching contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance