Senior Right-of-Way Title Agent

Senior Right-of-Way Title Agent

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.

In the role of a Senior Title Agent, we'll count on you to:

• Preparation of project reports, and review of title document packages
• Reviews complex encumbrances and provides clearance recommendations, per client standards
• Review Right-Of-Way centerline surveys prepared on properties, if applicable
• Serve as strategic expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization and resolve problems of high-level scope and complexity
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Trains junior staff by providing insight and instruction regarding task completion and procedure
• Perform complex principles in reading, writing, retracing and interpreting legal descriptions, such as parent parcel; metes and bounds; subdivision; and centerline
• Prepares title project reports, which includes overseeing schedule and budget in support of Project Manager
• Maintain accurate records of title research activities per a variety of local, county, state and/or federal requirements
• Work with surveyors and engineers to review and provide problem-solving recommendations in area of specialization
• Work closely with Project Manager, client, and title manager or underwriter, as appropriate to meet project time requirements, and assist with answering questions
• Read and interpret policies and procedures appropriate for title and title-clearing, per client standards
• Additional specialized skills, such as preparing real estate documents and memorandums, specific to clients & projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certification pertaining to right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending, or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage large projects
• Attention to detail
• Experience reading and interpreting complex metes and bounds description
• Experience completing adjoiners' reports
• Experience completing legal documents, such as deeds, easements, and lien releases
• Tennessee notary or the ability to obtain Tennessee notary within 90 days
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work and collaborate with peers/team

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
• Must exhibit knowledge of real estate title practices and principles including underwriting, title insurance and public records research
• Have the knowledge and ability to review real estate documents such as design plans, construction plans, appraisals, environmental documents, surveys, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of the Uniform Relocation Act, Eminent Domain Process, and applicable county, state and/or federal requirements statutes and ordinances
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and a focus on meeting deadlines on multiple assignments
• Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize and to direct others
• Where required hold a Certification license in the States where work is performed
• Solid organizational and planning skills
• Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams

What We Believe 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.

Our Commitment 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.

Primary Location: United States-Tennessee

Other Locations: United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Right of Way

Job Posting: Jul 14, 2025