Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,600 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Our Richmond, VA Office is now hiring a Real Property Specialist to be responsible for coordinating right of way projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct complex title research
• Prepare land acquisition forms
• Establish current market value of subject land including non-complex appraisal work
• Conduct complex negotiations with landowners to secure properties through purchase, donation, or condemnation
• Assist in the preparation of bid proposals, project estimates, purchase orders, specifications, and drafts contract documents for projects
• Complete complex relocation assistance work as required in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, As amended (Uniform Act)
• Serve as Project Manager on small non-complex right of way projects

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of related Real Estate experience

 QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Related experience
• Land use and acquisition courses particularly courses offered by the International Right of Way Association
• Real estate experience, familiarity with titles, real estate documents, and legal descriptions
• Some college course work including real estate classes

WORKING CONDITIONS

Some work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Significant field work (50% or more) is required where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving  
• Communication 
• Initiative 
• Job Proficiency  
• Quality Service 
• Results-Oriented 
• Safety

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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• Ability to create/analyze detailed technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with the customer in written and verbal communications.