Land Acquisition Discipline Manager

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If you're looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company's practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

This role will combine resource management and technical production. The Discipline Manager oversees, guides, and mentors the land acquisition staff, consisting of negotiating and relocation agents and specialists, and property appraisers, and acts as an interface from the production staff to the project managers located in a variety of geographies and markets to produce the various deliverables required as part of our land acquisition consulting practice. Technically, the manager will be familiar with and have experience in all aspects of land acquisition services for both public agencies and private industry, including residential, commercial, and agricultural fee simple purchases, easements of various forms, damage assessment andclaims, eminent domain and condemnation, and the appraisal process. Understanding and knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act ("Uniform Act") is imperative. The position will be assigned to one of the following office locations: Springfield, IL; Marion, IL; St. Louis, MO; or Indianapolis, IN; but offers the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

A Day in the Life of a Land Acquisition Discipline Manager at Hanson

Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Interface with project managers in identifying and assigning land acquisition resources
• Supervision of land acquisition professionals, from day-to-day project assignments to development of goals, mentoring and compensation and performance reviews
• Review and approval of staff time and expense submittals
• Supervising quality assurance and quality control of real estate product delivery
• Supervising staff compliance with federal Uniform Relocation Act required for projects with federal funding, or by client requirement
• Collaborating with senior technical staff within the Infrastructure, Aviation, Rail, Power, and Industry markets on land-related items, visioning needs, and potential obstacles to acquisition
• Interface with practice and market leadership to assess financial and employee performance
• Author and present on technical topics at industry and in-house events
• Assist in recruiting and retention of staff
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Skills

• Familiarity with State Department of Transportation (DOT) land acquisition, transportation planning, programming, and environmental practices
• Experience with complex projects that have required significant interaction with clients, consultants, and the public

People Skills

• A history of effective teambuilding and leadership of project teams over a broad project range
• Must be able to build productive relationships with internal and external client bases
• Effective written and oral communication skills are required, including being able to communicate complex technical concepts both visually and in text, to peers, clients, and public stakeholders, many of which may be non-technically individuals
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills
• Ability and willingness to assist staff in setting and achieving practical, productive annual goals

Education/Experience

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, finance, or related field, and fifteen (15) years or more of public land acquisition experience, or
• An associate degree in a related field, and twenty (20) years or more of public land acquisition experience
• Completion of International Right of Way Association (IRWA) coursework in Negotiation and Relocation preferred.
• Possession of a Real Estate Broker or Managing Broker license in the related geographic location of application preferred.
• Be identified as an approved Land Acquisition Specialty Agent (or equivalent) within the States of Illinois, Indiana, or Missouri; or must have the necessary background, experience, and ability to acquire this status within six (6) months of employment preferred.
• Experience engaging with private utility and industry energy generation and transmission providers preferred.
• Successful supervision of five (5) or more land acquisition staff concurrently preferred.

Working at Hanson:

• Work assignment flexibility including being available to travel for out-of-town assignments, primarily daytrips or evening attendance of local client meetings.
• Hours worked will vary based on project demands, including occasional, periodic overtime.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $165,000 based on experience and credentials. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

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We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

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