Group Leader, Right of Way

GFT is seeking a Group Leader, Right of Way to manage the day-to-day operations of the Columbus, Ohio Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition Team and interface with clients.

The Group Leader role is a supervisory position with responsibilities that include the supervision of staff and project workload as well as client engagement. Will work alongside Local and Regional Leadership to manage a team and direct project assignments across the various disciplines of the right-of-way project lifecycle. Should be a self-starter, with a desire to mentor and grow the team. Project responsibilities may include managing tasks associated with preparing real estate documents, researching titles, negotiating the acquisition of property, relocations, and performing closings for publicly funded infrastructure projects. Additional responsibilities include representing GFT to external clients and in the marketplace to expand our presence and help grow the business. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.  

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Assist the Area Leader and Market Sector Leaders with business development plans as they relate to Real Estate opportunities including proposal writing, sales research and analysis.
• Proven leadership ability and technical excellence.
• Capable of reading Real Estate documents and legal descriptions.
• Ability to understand the objectives of the company and uphold organizational values.
• Relay company goals and direction to team members.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent external client and industry relations
• Oversee right-of-way title research, negotiations, closings, and preparation of real estate documents
• Direct the preparation of communications for property owners and their representatives for the acquisitions
• Attend meetings and meet off-site with property owners
• Must be willing to travel locally and regionally and be open to a flexible work schedule.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience with ROW acquisition and/or relocation, familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act and eminent domain proceedings, and/or professional real estate practices. Experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Perform Team Management and Project Manager duties.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and MS Excel) and other electronic software as needed.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff and clients and work effectively in a multi-office environment.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize work, and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Persuasive negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude.
• Mentor other employees.
• Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and owners.
• Valid Drivers’ License.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Pre-qualification with the Ohio Department of Transportation for right of way acquisition services.
• Right of way acquisition experience with the Ohio Department of Transportation and other local agencies.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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