Deputy Project Manager - Transportation Right of Way

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Project Manager – Right of Way to support the Transportation team in our Akron, OH office. 

As a Right of Way Agent, you will provide land acquisition services, per project guidelines and regulations throughout the right-of-way project lifecycle in support of the Project Manager (PM), or members of the project team. This includes preparing complex real estate documents, performing basic property research for ownership and boundary information, and communicating with property owners and their representatives for the acquisition of right of way. You will be responsible for performing general administrative work including but not limited to preparing legal documents, reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents for file management, verbal and written communications with customers, customer service and related functions.

• Lead development and execution of significant transportation projects including roadway, street improvements, complete street, light rail, heavy rail subway, commuter rail, high-speed rail, bus rapid transit, aerial or underground project pursuits, and delivery.
• Oversee District and State DOT Real Estate Acquisition processes.
• Lead and coordinate scope and real estate operations in relation to large Transportation projects.
• Attend and lead internal and external meetings and coordinate work execution with multiple departments.
• Title research and reporting.
• Provide Fair Market Value Estimates (FMVE) when needed, so understanding and communicating appraisals, policies and procedures.
• Establish relationships with ODOT, and other local agencies throughout Ohio.
• Be a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting AECOM’s values both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated expertise in the area of managing and preparing transportation project teams.
• Proven track record with large client account management, mega-project pursuits, and engineering/planning staff development.
• A desire to work with external contractors/consultants, AECOM’s other divisions/regions and interact directly with major clients.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2+ years of experience leading engineering projects with several years of real estate acquisition management experience.
• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of 23 and 49 CFR, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies of 1970 and its amendments and ODOT's policies regarding right of way acquisition.
• ODOT Right of Way Training Courses, real estate courses, as well as other relevant training.
• Familiarity with ODOT's Real Estate Manual, Section 5100 regarding procedures for title research and reporting.
• Licensed Notary Public

Additional Information

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