Right of Way Acquisition Team Leader

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems! Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : Our Ohio offices are searching for a full-time Right of Way Acquisition Team Leader to manage the day-to-day operations of the Ohio Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition Team and interface with clients. The Team Leader role is a supervisory position with responsibilities that include the supervision of staff and project workload as well as client engagement. Will work alongside Local and Regional Leadership to manage a team and direct project assignments across the various disciplines of the right-of-way project lifecycle. Should be a self-starter, with a desire to mentor and grow the team. Project responsibilities may include managing tasks associated with preparing real estate documents, researching title, negotiating the acquisition of property, relocations, and performing closings for publicly funded infrastructure projects. Primary Responsibilities (others may be included) : 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. Proven leadership ability and technical excellence. Capable of reading Real Estate documents and legal descriptions. Ability to understand the objectives of the company and uphold organizational values. Relay company goals and direction to team members. Ensure all work complies with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain excellent external client and industry relations. Oversee right-of-way title research, negotiations, closings, and preparation of real estate documents. Direct the preparation of communications for property owners and their representatives for the acquisitions. Attend meetings and meet off-site with property owners. Will have supervisory responsibilities if a Group Leader or Team Leader. Must be willing to travel locally and regionally and be open to a flexible work schedule. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : 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. 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. Perform Team Management and Project Manager duties. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and MS Excel) and other electronic software as needed. Ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff and clients and work effectively in a multi-office environment. Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize work, and work under tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Persuasive negotiation skills. Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude. Mentor other employees. Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and owners. Valid Drivers’ License. Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves. What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm : Pre-qualification with the Ohio Department of Transportation for right of way acquisition services. Right of way acquisition experience with the Ohio Department of Transportation and other local agencies. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline. Featured Benefits : Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD. 401(k) company match. Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).