Sr. Acquisition Agent

2 weeks ago

North Charleston South Carolina, United States TranSystems Corporation Full time

Overview:


We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024.

TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together.

We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Our team incorporates these core values every day:
All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities:

What you'll be challenged to do:


TranSystems has an immediate opening for a Senior Acquisition Agent who implements advanced right of way (R/W) acquisition, encroachment management, jurisdictional agencies, and title research.

Has background and working knowledge of Federal, State and municipal agencies rules and regulations; develops and maintains excellent external relations and effectively communicate the company's position on sometimes adversarial issues to regulatory agencies and ensures the procedures, processes of the department are adhered to.

Utilizes experience and fundamental understating of issues related to land acquisitions and encroachments to maintain compliance.

Essential Functions Include but are Not Limited to:

Serves as trainer of more junior field staff and engages with project manager for their development.

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 TranSystems 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 and project teams.

Handles multiple acquisition cases for multiple projects 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 acquisition offers to fee owners, owner occupants, offsite owners, and tenants.

Presents basic/non-complex acquisition offers for various leasehold 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.

Qualifications:

What you bring to our firm:
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.

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 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.

Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.


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 vacation 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.

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