HDR · 3 weeks ago
Right of Way Relocation Agent
HDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. The Right of Way Relocation Agent will provide relocation advisory services, draft relocation plans, and coordinate with vendors to ensure smooth relocation processes for displacees.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
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