Real Estate Services Agent 1

Real Estate Services Agent I

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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on 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.

In the role of Real Estate Services Agent I, we'll count on you to :

• Provide pre-negotiation project, parcel and property owner due diligence and non-complex negotiations for acquisition of rights relative to public or private projects as assigned
• Review appraisals and research comparable properties, prepare Market Analysis and Waiver Valuations following the Federal and State guidelines as applicable
• Verify ownership and the extent of interests; prepare offer packages; and maintain complete and detailed records / files with owner contacts, agency representatives, project team
• Prepare non-survey quality maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports to provide to owners and clients to aid in the Agent's negotiations
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience with federal, state and local agencies, private industry and landowners to facilitate the acquisition of necessary right of way for public projects
• Knowledgeable in title research and utility acquisition practices for permanent and temporary easements
• Be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experienced with relational databases and agreement documentation
• Conduct research and navigate the Internet
• Read, review and quality check engineering project plans and legal descriptions
• Draft various types of real estate documents, such as but not limited to deeds, easements, leases, and purchase agreements
• Be available for travel (in state and out of state) as needed

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Required Qualifications :

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others 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.

Primary Location : United States-North Dakota-Fargo

Other Locations : United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City

Industry : Real Estate Services

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Right of Way

Job Posting : Jul 2, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.