Senior Real Estate Services Agent

HDR Engineering, Inc. Opportunity

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR Engineering, Inc. has an opportunity for a Senior Real Estate Services Agent based out of our Denver office. The candidate will perform land rights acquisition services for complex projects with limited supervision and will have the opportunity to work on transportation, power, and water projects as part of HDR's cross sector services. This position will involve working as a part of multidisciplined teams including engineering, surveying, environmental and strategic communications and will require working on several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support during project pre-negotiation due diligence
• Conduct complex negotiations for the acquisition of land rights and relocation of residential and business properties.
• Title and appraisal reviews
• Field meetings and visits to active construction sites
• Managing project schedules and budgets
• Implement applicable industry laws and regulations such as FHWA, FAA, FTA, FRA, FERC, NEPA, and the Uniform Act, as well as the client's policies and procedures
• In conjunction with others, perform activities to support Real Property projects, such as property assessments, risk analysis, acquisition of needed rights, occupant relocation, property management, construction coordination, and utility relocation/coordination
• Prioritize work and perform activities at a high level
• Work independently or closely with a team, confidently with clients, property owners, and occupants, and be flexible for travel, as required
• Communicate and document effectively
• Quality assurance/quality control
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to productively collaborate with team members
• Ability to interpret land descriptions and survey and engineering drawings
• Basic understanding of real estate appraisal fundamentals
• Ability to effectively self-manage schedule and tasks
• Ability to adhere to QA/QC procedures
• Available for travel in Colorado (limited out of state may be required)
• Experience in Colorado
• Transportation and/or Power related experience
• Proficiency adhering to the Uniform Relocation Act
• Certification from the International Right of Way Association
• Permitting experience within Colorado

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate, right-of-way, title, utility coordination, relocation, or property management
• Ability to understand and work in compliance with the Uniform Act, federal and state laws, and regulations specific to the real estate and right-of-way industry
• Proficiency with standard technology tools such as MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, basic understanding of negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to work flexible hours and effectively with people of all types

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.