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Real Estate Acquisition Specialist - Hybrid

raSmith, Goerkes Corner, WI, United States


Overview

Enhance your career at raSmith as a Real Estate Acquisition Specialist in our Transportation Services division and discover why we’re ranked #2 as a Top Workplace. raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California. Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity. We are seeking to hire a Real Estate Acquisition Specialist or a Senior Real Estate Acquisition Specialist; title will be determined based on years of experience.

Real Estate Acquisition Specialist – Primary Responsibilities

Lead real estate negotiation and acquisition strategies for municipal and WisDOT projects, including acquisition cost estimating, property acquisitions, negotiation activities, and relocation processes.

Handle negotiation aspects of relocation services, ensuring adherence to WisDOT and federal Uniform Act requirements.

Coordinate and attend meetings with landowners, including businesses and government agencies, to facilitate acquisition discussions and negotiation activities.

Evaluate plans, plats, maps, and related documents to identify right-of-way and ownership details, and prepare land-rights documents such as easements, options, permits, and project records.

Other duties as assigned.

Real Estate Acquisition Specialist – Benefits raSmith has a strong history of maintaining a people-oriented culture that provides a great work-life balance and a highly competitive compensation and benefit package. We support and encourage professional development opportunities and provide career growth charts for our supervisors and employees.

Hybrid home/office-based environment

Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Wellness programs for health insurance savings

Identity Shield and LegalShield programs

Life assistance programs

Corporate wear reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match

Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program

Paid memberships to professional organizations

Paid seminars and conferences

A variety of mentoring and training programs

Company picnics and seasonal events

Social and team-building opportunities

Fun sports leagues such as softball, basketball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, and others

Real Estate Acquisition Specialist – Skills and Requirements

2-10 years experience in Transportation real estate/right-of-way services: negotiation and acquisition.

WisDOT approved Negotiator, or ability to obtain.

Notary Public, or ability to obtain.

Familiarity with WisDOT Real Estate Program Manual.

Understanding and experience with real estate laws, eminent domain principles and practices, the Uniform Act, and NEPA.

Ability to flex hours to include evenings and weekends as needed.

Applicable U.S. based work experience.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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