About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

A Real Estate Services Manager is a professional that is well versed in all aspects of right of way services for transportation, water, power and oil and gas projects and manages a group of 5-10 real estate professionals. The primary duties include: responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers all within the direction and goals of business class plans; participation in delivery of project services to meet client expectations; collaboration on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management; participation in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices; implementation of effective quality assurance and quality control reviews; participation in regional business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation; tracking staff workloads and utilizations; establishing internal and external training programs and training schedules; assist with business development efforts and provide support on proposal preparation; plan for project needs and recruit/hire staff accordingly, and drive Right of Way business class to meet project goals for growth, client satisfaction, and service diversification.

The responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the business class.
• Build and retain strong relationships with RES Staff, Project Managers, and Client Development Managers throughout Alaska.
• Monitor area performance within business class to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends to business class and local office planning.
• Facilitate business class teamwork, communication and worksharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff.
• Serve as client manager, project principal and project manager.
• Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices .
• Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate.
• Prioritize activities across AK to best implement Market Sector and Business Group objectives.
• Manage staff workloads and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education.
• Develop a mentoring and employee advancement process to advance staff.
• Champion opportunities to grow the Right of Way practice.
• Support Area pursuits and actively participate in proposal development.
• Identify project Right of Way needs and recruit professionals to join HDR team.
• Demonstrate "can-do" problem solver approach to colleagues and clients.

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in right of way industry.
• Real estate license (or commitment to obtaining), in good standing.
• Experience managing budgets, preparing scopes and developing cost estimates.
• Ability to build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to manage and motivate direct reports.
• Familiarity with Uniform Relocation Act and the Eminent Domain Process.
• Must have experience effectively managing and motivating direct reports.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Understanding of the Right of Way Industry.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel, and SharePoint or equivalent database.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Ability to understand applicable laws, policies and procedures that each project is governed by.
• Ability to build, effective implement and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and business group budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years project management experience.
• A broad based range of Right of Way experience across diverse markets with both an understanding of Uniform and Non-Uniform Act Right of Way procedures.
• Proven ability to manage Right of Way projects effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large Right of Way program and staff working statewide in multiple offices.
• Prior experience managing budgets and preparing reports on project financials.
• Proven ability of contract development and implementation of capital improvements.
• Prior experience overseeing projects totaling a minimum of $400k.
• Possess knowledge of AK clients and business environments related to Right of Way Services.
• Strong project management skills

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.