Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow.
What You Will Do:
- As a right of way acquisition specialist, you will meet with clients, design staff and landowners to discuss project impacts to parcels and address landowners’ concerns.
- You would complete field title investigations, present offers of compensation and negotiate settlements.
- Research property ownership, set up parcel files, notarize documents, assist in project management tracking.
- Draft conveyance documents and obtain mortgage releases.
- Relocation tasks will include meeting with displaced property owners and tenants, providing referrals, preparation of relocation claims, and coordination of move estimates and maintenance of the project spreadsheets for our clients.
What You Will Bring:
- Associates degree in business, planning, construction, survey or a closely related field or one or more years of right of way related experience; such as, right of way acquisition or management, relocation, title examination, and right of way analysis
- Minnesota Real Estate License and Public Notary License in MN or ability to attain within 6 months of hire
- Additional licenses preferred in WI, IA, ND & SD
- Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and use the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution
- Ability to work independently, communicate and document effectively, handle large volumes of work
- Effectively balance office and field work in a collaborative and deadline-sensitive manner
- Willingness to travel within Minnesota and to out-state projects
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with GIS, Microsoft Office Products and various databases
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge, experience, and contacts in right of way work related to Transportation and Utility/ Transmission Line Projects.
- MnDOT REALMS software experience
- Acquisition experience in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and/or North Dakota
- Knowledge of acquisition and relocation procedures under the Uniform Relocation Act
Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 25 complementary areas across the nation.
WSB does not accept resumes from third parties.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
