Transportation Real Estate Specialist

Lead right-of-way acquisition efforts for transportation projects across Wisconsin, managing acquisitions from initial landowner contact through negotiations, closing, and relocation support, when applicable.
Serve as a primary point of contact for property owners, municipalities, WisDOT, businesses, government agencies, and internal project teams, coordinating meetings with landowners and project stakeholders to support clear communication and timely acquisition decisions.
Develop and support acquisition strategies for municipal and WisDOT projects, including acquisition cost estimates, negotiation planning, project records, and schedule coordination, while supporting acquisition activities in accordance with federal relocation and acquisition regulations.
Conduct site visits and review plans, plats, maps, title information, and related records to identify right-of-way needs, ownership details, easements, permits, and other land rights.
Prepare landowner communications, negotiation files, project documentation, closing materials, and acquisition status updates.
Lead acquisition activities, mentor support staff, coordinate with agency clients, and contribute to transportation and infrastructure projects that enhance safety, mobility, and community connectivity throughout Wisconsin.

• 2-10 years of applicable U.S.
  
  -based work experience in real estate acquisition, negotiation, commercial real estate, survey, title or closing services, public infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or a combination of experience.
• Experience communicating with property owners, agencies, municipalities, businesses, or project stakeholders in a professional and solutions-focused manner.
• Ability to review plans, plats, maps, title documents, property records, and acquisition-related documentation.
• WisDOT-approved Negotiator status, or ability to obtain.
• Notary Public status, or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with WisDOT real estate procedures, eminent domain principles, NEPA, and federal relocation and acquisition regulations is very helpful.
• Ability to flex hours occasionally, including evenings or weekends, to accommodate landowner availability or project deadlines.
• Ability to travel primarily within southeastern Wisconsin, with occasional statewide travel depending on project assignments.
• Applicable U.S. based work experience.

Demonstrates expertise in right-of-way acquisition, negotiation, and project coordination for transportation projects, with a strong focus on communication and compliance with federal regulations. Proficient in developing acquisition strategies and managing stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Right-Of-Way Acquisition
• Negotiation Skills
• WisDOT Real Estate Procedures
• Federal Relocation Regulations
• Property Record Review

• Real Estate Acquisition
• Negotiation Planning
• Project Documentation
• Site Visits
• Cost Estimation
• Easement Identification
• Title Document Review
• Acquisition Strategy Development
• Closing Materials Preparation
• Schedule Coordination

• Professional Communication
• Solutions-Focused Approach
• Mentoring Support Staff
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Flexibility in Hours

• WisDOT-Approved Negotiator Status
• Notary Public Status

• Public Infrastructure
• Eminent Domain Principles
• NEPA
• Transportation Projects
• Commercial Real Estate
• Utilities
• Landowner Communication
• Project Stakeholders
• Municipalities
• Government Agencies