Group Leader, Right of Way
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Business Administration, Property Management -
Real Estate/Property
Business Administration, Property Management
Group Leader, Right of Way
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GFT is seeking a Group Leader, Right of Way to manage the day-to-day operations of the Columbus, Ohio Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition Team and interface with clients. The role is supervisory, overseeing staff, project workload, and client engagement. Working alongside Local and Regional Leadership, you will manage a team and direct project assignments across the disciplines of the right-of-way project lifecycle.
You are a self‑starter, with a desire to mentor and grow the team. Project responsibilities include preparing real estate documents, researching titles, negotiating property acquisition, handling relocations, and performing closings for publicly funded infrastructure projects. Additional responsibilities include representing GFT to external clients and expanding our presence and business.
- 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.
- Must be willing to travel locally and regionally and be open to a flexible work schedule.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits- Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
- Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.…
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