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Job Description

AECOM Transportation's Right-of-Way Unit in Philadelphia, PA is seeking an experienced Senior Right-of-Way Agent to provide acquisition and relocation assistance for various clients (i.e. Department of Transportation). 

 

Position can be based out of AECOM offices in Philadelphia, PA, Conshohocken, PA, Mechanicsburg, PA, Pittsburgh, PA or Newark, DE. Hybrid work option is offered.

Summary:

Conducting personal interviews with all claimants to be relocated, including business and residentialPreparation of a Relocation Pre-Acquisition Survey and Report in accordance with the Right-of-Way Manual and governing regulations, as necessaryIdentify relocation needs and suggested solutions, including “Housing of Last Resort”Negotiate claims in accordance with the Right-of-Way Manual, following “good faith negotiation” proceduresPrepare settlement documents and secure signaturesReview right-of-way plans and make field inspections, including personal visits with property owners affected by the projectAttend meetings as necessaryPrepare condemnation documents and provide condemnation support to the clientProvide litigation support as necessaryResearch public records to determine ownership and prepare title search reportsPrepare payment packages for claim and relocation paymentsProvide property management services to the client as needed, including preparation of an inventory of improvements and property inspections, in accordance with the Right-of-Way ManualPerform other right-of-way tasks or duties as directed by managerWork with project managers and contribute assistance and help in decisions when requested

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BS Degree and 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationExperience with state Department of Transportation right-of-way policies and proceduresValid U.S Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records reviewDue to the projects associated with the position a US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with eminent domain, real estate and/or property acquisition proceduresNotary license and/or real estate license

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not provided for this position

Relocation is not provided for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.