Acquisition Agent

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West Region. This role follows a Hybrid work model, or can be remote.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

• Prepares cost estimates based on market research completed.
• Reviews project plans or engineering drawings and coordinates with project manager to obtain or prepare land exhibits.
• Prepares, coordinates and research deeds, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights.
• Maintains complete and accurate casefiles, pursuant to GFT Inc company and project specific requirements.
• Updates SharePoint case journal and applicable SharePoint fields as required by project.
• Submits case files to the project manager in a timely manner on a monthly basis for review and/or as required.
• Updates and closes case files continually and in accurate manner.
• Performs all project tasks promptly, efficiently and on schedule.
• Records in the timesheet daily and accurately, the time spent on each project and the corresponding brief memo.
• Performs effectively in a remote work environment.
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and timely in writing and verbally, with affected property owners, project managers, client, and project teams.
• Handles multiple acquisition cases for multiple projects, concurrently, effectively and efficiently.
• Prepares accurate project documents. Understands and can clearly explain to the property owner the content and purpose of the documents.
• Understands property appraisals and can clearly explain to the property owner its content and how the property value was determined.
• Understands project plans and can clearly explain to the property owner project impacts to their property.
• Presents basic/non-complex and complex acquisition offers to fee owners, owner occupants, offsite owners, and tenants.
• Presents basic/non-complex and complex acquisition offers for various leasehold interests.
• Reviews and understands property title reports interests, encumbrances to enable the acquisition to be free and clear of property interests.
• Provides clear explanation regarding property need and potential impacts as indicated in the offer package and appraisal.
• Reports to project manager regarding status of offer, makes recommendations, and seeks further guidance.
• Negotiates with property owners, mortgage holders, corporations, executors, or their attorneys or representatives to obtain rights of way for projects, either private or public, by fee purchases, dedication, or stipulation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with right-of-way acquisition and/or relocation.
• An understanding of utility relocation, of R/W engineering, and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings.
• Proficiency in basic R/W residential/tenant relocation and acquisition.
• Current and valid Real Estate license.
• Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills
• Persuasive negotiation skills
• Bilingual is beneficial
• Self‑motivated and maintain a positive teamwork‑oriented attitude in a busy office environment.
• Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co‑workers, clients, vendors, and claimants.

The Salary range for this position is $80,000-$96,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensi…