Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Land Representative to join our Land Services team in New York State! The Senior Land Representatives will serve as a representative of Colliers Engineering & Design to communicate the client program to customers and acquire land rights on behalf of the client.
Responsibilities
- Represent client in a positive and professional manner while providing a positive experience with the landowner.
- Assist with researching public records to determine property ownership.
- Adhere to and Monitor Client and Company Standards and Procedures (e.g. safety, use of PPE).
- Document landowner communications and send customer concerns to Project Manager.
- Serve as notary in acknowledgment of legal signatures.
- Ensure notary information is entered correctly.
- Ensure documents are processed timely for recording.
- Complete documentation to close out files.
- Be able to negotiate with landowner within client parameters.
- Have a general understanding of land rights and the acquisition of land rights.
- Make initial contact with landowners to discuss project impacts.
- Prepare client deliverable packages.
- Must possess "team player" attitude and ensure all projects are completed by let schedule.
- Must have a flexible schedule to meet landowners when available.
- Agent is responsible for completing assignments within the given deadline & monitoring entry level agents.
Qualifications
- Minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- IRWA certifications a plus.
- New York State Real Estate License required.
- 2-3 years of transportation right of way acquisition experience a must.
- Must have a valid driver's license and valid car insurance.
- Must be able to acquire a notary within 45 days (about 1 and a half months) of employment.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Should be comfortable interacting with diverse groups of people.
- Training or mentoring of entry level staff a plus.
- Local municipality right of way experience a must.
- NYSDOT right of way experience a plus.
- Can work independently.
- Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook, Google Earth and databases such as SharePoint or equivalent.
- Demonstrated organizational, planning and negotiation skills.
- Analytical skills and ability to solve problems under pressure.
- Excellent customer service skills; in person and over the phone with internal and external customers and clients.
- Ability to engage in small talk and talk to strangers (over the phone and in person).
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
Please note, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's annual drug and alcohol testing program.
Compensation: $81,000-$95,000 DOQ.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
