Real Estate - Land Acquisitions and Agreements (Project Manager)

Real Estate - Land Acquisitions And Agreements (Project Manager)

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible. Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us and will continue to allow us to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

At Olsson, we support our clients by acquiring real estate and / or various property rights needed for their expansion and capacity projects. As an associate, you would research property ownership, prepare various agreements and deeds, create and update maps, exhibits and KMZ files depicting acquisitions, track the progress of acquisitions through various databases and matrices and contact and negotiate directly with landowners. Travel to inspect projects and meet with landowners would be required.

You are passionate about :

Working collaboratively with others

Having ownership in the work you do

Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team :

8+ years of experience negotiating right of way agreements

Experience in URA guidelines required

Experience reviewing and / or negotiating real estate contracts

A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) is preferred

Experience managing real estate land acquisitions projects

Ability to research public land records and prepare various agreements and deeds associated with acquisitions

Experience communicating and working directly with affected landowners

Must be capable of performing well within a remote team, and representing Olsson's real estate group in this geographical area

Ability to obtain a notary public and / or real estate license in Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska and other states as needed

Experience with survey and title services and the ability to interpret both as they apply to acquisitions preferred

Experience reviewing engineering design plans as they relate to acquisitions preferred

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it. As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll :

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

Receive an excellent 401(k) match

Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.