Senior Land Acquisition Specialist at Hanson Professional Services Inc.

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Position Profile

This position works directly or indirectly with clients and senior project managers. While primarily a property-negotiations-focused position, the candidate will collaborate with peers in related areas, including relocation, negotiations and appraisals. We are looking for an individual who is flexible, self-motivated, and can function autonomously while enjoying being part of and a key contributor to the project team culture. This position typically requires some overtime hours and daily travel, with occasional overnight stays.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Land Acquisition Specialist at Hanson

Duties

A land acquisition specialist is responsible for procuring property for client projects, both in the private sector and for public agencies. General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Negotiate purchases of land.
• Meet with the property owner to explain the impact of the land acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state/federal/local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide relocation advisory assistance to sellers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications will set you up for success in this role:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated practice of thorough documentation and note-taking.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and basic GIS.
  
  

Soft Skills

• An ability to communicate complex technical concepts to agencies, clients, and/or public stakeholders.
• An ability to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
• An ability to work independently and as a team member to solve problems and learn new technical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in experiencing a variety of assignments.
• Must be willing to accept out-of-town assignments and to work reasonable overtime to meet project requirements.
  
  

Education/Experience

Minimum:

• Possess a high school diploma.
• Possesses 15 years of position-related experience.
• A demonstrated understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Acts.
• Possess at least 5 years of Illinois Department of Transportation land acquisition experience.
• Current inclusion on approved agent list for negotiator and/or relocation specialist.
• Possess a working knowledge of real estate nomenclature.
• An ability to interpret right-of-way plans and land title reports.
  
  

Preferred

• Possess a bachelor’s degree.
• Possess private utility land-related negotiation experience.
• An active real estate managing broker license in Indiana, Missouri or Illinois with continuing education credits in real estate, management, and/or legal compliance.
• An understanding of civil engineering practices.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. The salary offered will depend on relevant experience, preferred skills, and certifications. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs
  
  

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

About

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!
  
  

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