Right of Way Project Manager

RK&K is seeking an experienced and strategic Right of Way Project Manager to oversee real estate projects, including negotiations, acquisitions, and relocation assistance-for utility, transportation, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. In this leadership role, you'll collaborate with clients, government agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver successful project outcomes

Essential Functions

• Lead Right of Way Agents supporting real estate and ROW project execution
• Provide comprehensive real estate services
• Negotiate complex acquisitions and divestitures for utility and transportation projects
• Ensure compliance with the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act) and federal, state, and local real estate laws
• Prepare deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and legal agreements
• Conduct property settlements and testifying in condemnation cases when required
• Participate in project meetings, provide updates, and prepare meeting minutes
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and Just Compensation letters
• Review appraisals and title commitments
• Research land records and assist in title curative work

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of acquisition-level real estate experience, with a proven ability to win and deliver work
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Real estate acquisition and divestiture negotiations
• Provide relocation services in compliance with the Uniform Act
• Prepare market analyses and compensation reports
• Draft bid packages, option contracts, and condemnation filings
• Testify in public hearings or trials
• Reading and interpreting deeds, plats, plans, and land titles.
• Navigating federal, state, and local real estate laws and processes
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships with internal teams, clients, and the public
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects is required
• National Highway Association or IRWA Completion Certifications for Real Estate Acquisition under the Uniform Act and Relocation under the Uniform Act

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with Department of Transportation projects
• Experience working with Utility projects

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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