Real Estate - Land Acquisitions and Agreements Associate

Company DescriptionWe are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.Job DescriptionAt Olsson, we support our clients by acquiring real estate and/or various property rights needed for their expansion and capacity projects. As an associate, you would research property ownership, prepare various agreements and deeds, create and update maps, exhibits and kmz files depicting acquisitions, track the progress of acquisitions through various databases and matrices and contact and negotiate directly with landowners. Travel to inspect projects and meet with landowners would be required.QualificationsYou are passionate about:Working collaboratively with othersHaving ownership in the work you doUsing your talents to positively affect communitiesYou bring to the team:3-5 years of experience negotiating right of way agreementsExperience in URA guidelines requiredExperience reviewing and/or negotiating real estate contractsA bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) is preferredAbility to research public land records and prepare various agreements and deeds associated with acquisitionsExperience communicating and working directly with affected landowners Must be capable of performing well within a remote team, and representing Olsson’s real estate group in this geographical areaAbility to obtain a notary public and/or real estate license in Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado and other states as neededExperience with survey and title services and the ability to interpret both as they apply to acquisitions preferredExperience reviewing engineering design plans as they relate to acquisitions preferredStrong communication skillsAbility to contribute and work well on a team#LI-AF1Additional InformationOlsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.As an Olsson employee, you will:Receive a competitive 401(k) matchBe empowered to build your career with tailored development pathsHave the possibility for flexible work arrangementsEngage in work that has a positive impact on communitiesParticipate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestylesIn addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.