Right of Way Relocation Agent

Highway + Road

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

This position will be based in Jackson, TN.

Role and Responsibilities

In the role of a Relocation Agent II, we'll count on you to:

• Provide relocation advisory services to all displacees fairly and equitably
• Draft relocation plans to identify number of displacees impacted by a project, identify, relocation needs, assess available replacement dwellings or sites, and estimate relocation entitlements
• Coordinate with commercial movers and other vendors to secure estimates for work related to moving or reestablishing a displace. This includes coordinating an on-site inspection with the vendors, reviewing and determining the most reasonable estimate in order to determine relocation entitlements
• Perform records research and market analysis of comparable dwellings that meet the decent, safe & sanitary criteria for replacement housing to determine residential relocation entitlements
• Calculate estimated and actual relocation entitlements and draft recommendations for approval of entitlements for client's approval
• Maintain accurate relocation files, which includes the relocation diary, in compliance with federal and state relocation assistance requirements
• Will work closely with Project Manager and Senior RES Relocation Agent, and client to meet project time requirements
• Recognize when to escalate relocation issues to a Senior RES Agent and/or Project Manager
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of Right of Way experience
• International Right-of-Way Association's Right of Way Professional (RWP), RW-RAC, R/W-URAC and/or SR/WA Certification
• Local Candidates are preferred
• TDOT prequalification and experience preferred
• Experience in FWHA, FTA, and DOT policies and procedures
• Experience in training others in residential and commercial relocation practices
• Experience working in a client's office
• Experience in title research/review, acquisition, and closing
• TDOT notary public or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of active experience with providing relocation advisory services to residential and non-residential displacees
• RWA or RWP designation from the International Right-of-Way Association or has the ability to complete the RWA credential requirements within one year of being selected as a RES Relocation Agent 2
• Must have working knowledge of The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended and applicable state and local relocation assistance regulations
• Must have ability to understand real estate documents such as title reports, design plans, construction plans, conveyance documents, appraisal reports, appraisal review reports and environmental reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity, a plus

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.