Acquisition Agent

Acquisition Agent

GFTis seeking an Acquisition Agent to support a variety of projects in the West Region. This role follows a Hybrid work model, or can be remote. Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do :

GFT has an immediate opening for an Acquisition Agent who implements advanced right of way (R / W) acquisition, encroachment management, jurisdictional agencies, and title research. Has background and working knowledge of Federal, State and municipal agencies rules and regulations; develops and maintains excellent external relations and effectively communicates the company's position on sometimes adversarial issues to regulatory agencies and ensures the procedures, processes of the department are adhered to. Utilizes experience and fundamental understanding of issues related to land acquisitions and encroachments to maintain compliance.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Prepares cost estimates based on market research completed.
• Reviews project plans or engineering drawings and coordinates with project manager to obtain or prepare land exhibits.
• Prepares, coordinates and research deeds, reconveyances, agreements, maps and other documents involving property rights.
• Maintains complete and accurate casefiles, pursuant to GFT Inc company and project specific requirements.
• Updates SharePoint case journal and applicable SharePoint fields as required by project.
• Submits case files to the project manager in a timely manner on a monthly basis for review and / or as required.
• Updates and closes case files continually and in accurate manner.
• Performs all project tasks promptly, efficiently and on schedule.
• Records in the timesheet daily and accurately, the time spent on each project and the corresponding brief memo.
• Performs effectively in a remote work environment.
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and timely in writing and verbally, with affected property owners, project managers, client, and project teams.
• Handles multiple acquisition cases for multiple projects, concurrently, effectively and efficiently.
• Prepares accurate project documents. Understands and can clearly explain to the property owner the content and purpose of the documents.
• Understands property appraisals and can clearly explain to the property owner its content and how the property value was determined.
• Understands project plans and can clearly explain to the property owner project impacts to their property.
• Presents basic / non-complex and complex acquisition offers to fee owners, owner occupants, offsite owners, and tenants.
• Presents basic / non-complex and complex acquisition offers for various leasehold interests.
• Reviews and understands property title reports interests, encumbrances to enable the acquisition to be free and clear of property interests.
• Provides clear explanation regarding property need and potential impacts as indicated in the offer package and appraisal.
• Reports to project manager regarding status of offer, makes recommendations, and seeks further guidance.
• Negotiates with property owners, mortgage holders, corporations, executors, or their attorneys or representatives to obtain rights of way for projects, either private or public, by fee purchases, dedication, or stipulation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education | Experience :

What You Bring To Our Firm :

Compensation :

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$96,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits :

Company Overview :

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations : stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT : Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.