Acquisition Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a team of right-of-way acquisition agents in the acquisition of right-of-way for local, state, and federally funded transportation improvement projects.
• Monitor project schedules and establish right-of-way acquisition schedules to allow the acquisition of the required parcels on time and within budget.
• Track the progress of right-of-way projects using Project View and aid in completing the projects by the certification date.
• Support the Right-of-Way Manager in providing deliverables and services on‑time, within budget, and to the client’s
• Provide mentoring, training, and negotiation assistance to right-of-way agents by problem‑solving on challenging parcel assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• State of Georgia Real Estate Salesperson License.
• 2+ years of experience in right-of-way negotiation for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) funded projects
• Understanding of GDOT’s right-of-way acquisition process and GDOT pre‑certification in negotiation to closing (Minimum qualification D-4-B).
• Self‑motivated and ability to apply independent judgement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills – MS Outlook, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and Adobe.
• Knowledge of real estate appraisals, real estate documents, researching right-of-way, understanding property ownership, and understanding of construction plans.

• 5+ years of experience in right-of-way acquisition and negotiation for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) funded projects
• GDOT Pre‑qualification Acquisition Manager (D-3)

• Position Location – Marietta, Ga.
• Employment Status – Full‑time
• Travel – Occasional local travel in Cobb County (client and site visits, project coordination meetings, and conferences)
• Company‑Provided Benefits – 100% employer‑paid health, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; long‑term care; and life insurance
• Additional Benefits - Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent), 401(k) savings plan with company match, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, ten paid holidays, and one month paid time off (accrued). Employees are also provided with company‑paid memberships, event attendance, and leadership development courses available via industry organizations (such as IRWA and ACEC Georgia).