At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. We are seeking Right of Way professionals to fill positions in Chattanooga, TN, and Knoxville, TN, Jackson TN.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform basic principles in reading, writing, retracing and interpreting legal descriptions, such as parent parcel; metes and bounds; and subdivision
- Review and identify title defects and curative requirements; bringing these matters to the attention of Project Manager, RES Agent, client, title manager or underwriter, as appropriate
- Preparation of project reports, and review of title document packages
- Maintain accurate records of title research activities to ensure appropriate back-up information exists
- Works closely with and at the direction of team members, including Project Managers, RES Title Agent 3 staff, RES Tech 3 staff and RES Agent 3 staff
- Supports RES Title Agent 3 with development and participates in training junior staff by providing insight and instruction regarding task completion and procedure
- Recognize when to escalate title issues to RES Agent and Project Manager
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or certification pertaining to right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending, or equivalent experience
- Prequalified or the ability to become prequalified with TDOT within 3 months
- Experience closing acquisition parcels and delivering warrants
- Current Tennessee notary, or ability to obtain notary within 3 months
- A minimum of 3 years completing title research from courthouse records and completing an associated report
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
- Must have ability to understand real estate documents such as appraisal, environmental, survey, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, court records, assessments, probates and other matters of record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid organizational and planning skills
- Specific industry regulatory knowledge a plus
- Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams
Primary Location
:
United States-Tennessee-Jackson
Other Locations
:
United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville
Industry
:
Real Estate Services
Schedule
:
Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
Job Posting
:
Aug 7, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Aug 07, 2025