Team Leader, Right of Way

Team Leader, Right of Way - Richardson, TX

Halff has an opening for a Senior Right of Way Specialist to fill our Team Leader position located in our Richardson, TX office. The Right of Way Team Leader will be responsible for overseeing and leading a Right of Way team, as well as market Right of Way services both internally and externally. A strong working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act for public sector projects is necessary for this role. This position offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:

• Negotiations with landowners or their representatives.
• Oversee QA/QC and standard operating procedures.
• Strategic planning and align Right of Way goals with firm goals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Title curative analysis pertaining to vesting title and defects.
• Review appraisal methodology for establishing value.
• Review offer package content, including approved standard conveyance documents, and any documents necessary to clear title.
• Review and approve payment package submissions for acquisition of parcels.
• Manage standard business closings and standard closing forms, such as standard HUD forms.
• Manage relocation benefits and eligibility in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistant Act for individuals and businesses that qualify.
• Possess working knowledge of preparation of housing supplements, rent supplements, moving options, inventory preparation, and identify and resolve personal property issues as well as assist in coordination and review move estimates.
• Review and approve submissions of relocation claims of all types.
• Review and approve eminent domain packages for submittal to acquiring agency.
• Oversee condemnation coordination and support.

What you will need:

• 10 years of experience working in Right of Way as a lead worker, manager or Project Manager, in the public sector.
• Strong working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act for public sector projects.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but may be substituted for actual leadership, supervisory or project management experience in the right of way field.
• Ability to lead and manage several projects at once and supervise a technical staff of 5 to 15 agents and administrative staff.
• Manage budgets, schedules and submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train agents regarding appraisal, negotiations, relocation, eminent domain and disposal of property.
• Ability to make decisions independently and resolve complex problems.
• Willing to travel as needed.

• In-depth knowledge of the right of way acquisition processes.
• Worked for agencies in the acquisition of right of way for a variety of conditions.
• Offer additional support from our team of engineers, environmental permitting professionals, GIS specialists and 3D visualization specialists.

• Alternative Possession Methods/Right of Entry
• Appraisal and Appraisal Review
• Eminent Domain/Condemnation Support
• Environmental
• Negotiation and Acquisition
• Relocation Assistance
• Surveying
• Web Project Tracking

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
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