Senior Land Agent

Role Overview

We have an opportunity for a Sr. ROW/Land Agent to support our Real Estate Management Services Team.

Position 

• Analyze parcels to evaluate potential problems
• Negotiation for acquisition of real property to achieve closing and meet schedule requirements
• Manage multiple ROW acquisition projects simultaneously while meeting client scope, budget, and schedule requirements
• Conducts County record searches for property information 
• Ability to review Title and identify potential issues
• Provide proper documentation as required by the client
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary

Skills:

• Professional and personable demeanor with co-workers, visitors, clients and vendors
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in team situations 
• Detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
• Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required.  Excel experience is a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or relevant experience

License, Certifications, Credentials, or other Requirements:

• Licensed by Texas Real Estate Commission Required
• IRWA Certifications is a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of experience is required in working with land acquisition. Knowledge of TxDOT policy and procedures is a plus

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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