Senior Right-of-Way Agent - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems has an immediate opening for a Senior Right of Way Agent. They will Implement advanced right of way (R/W) acquisition and/or relocation program to assist individuals and businesses affected by public and private projects. Implementation is carried out pursuant to the relocation plan and process, project scope of work, R/W acquisition and management plan, Project Management Plan (PMP), written instruction, and direction from the project manager/program manager.

Essential Functions (others may be assigned):

• Negotiates the acquisition of rights of way for projects, either private or public, by fee purchases, dedication or stipulation with property owners, mortgage holders, corporations, executors, lease-hold tenants or their attorneys.
• Provides clear explanation regarding property need and potential impacts as indicated in legal descriptions, mapping, and appraisals.
• Reports to project manager regarding status of offer, makes recommendations, and seeks further guidance.
• When necessary, obtains project manager and/or client approval on counteroffer, negotiations, and administrative settlements.
• Investigates and negotiates with property owners or their agents in matters relating to purchase, lease or disposal of real property.
• Analyzes and interprets detailed appraisals for use in negotiated acquisitions, sales, leases or condemnation suits.
• 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.
• Researches and prepares and coordinates the preparation of deeds, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights.
• Maintains complete and accurate casefiles documentation and journal entries, pursuant to project specific requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring to our firm:

• Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance
• 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 4 years of experience with right-of-way acquisition and/or relocation.
• An understanding of R/W engineering, USPAP, and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings.
• Current and valid Real Estate license.
• 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, particularly in Spanish
• 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
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.