Senior Agent at TranSystems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve. 

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems has an immediate opening for a Senior Relocation Agent who, under minimal to no supervision, performs basic right of way (ROW) project tasks for the temporary or permanent relocation of residential owners and tenants affected by public and private projects, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations and serves as a representative of clients who have contracted with us to perform relocation project tasks.

 

Primary Responsibilities (others may be asigned): 

• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and proactive problem-solving


• Serve as a lead; assists in delegating tasks and assignments


• Working knowledge of local applicable regulations


• Provides leadership and guidance to team members


• Conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of documents and submittals


• Manage effective client communication Prepare status reporting for client


• Prepare reports for milestone billing


• Able to advise client of state and federal applicable regulations


• Presenting at community meetings


• Participate in project cost management


• Relocation plan preparation


• Review benefit calculations


• Prepares cost estimates based on market research completed.


• Maintains complete and accurate casefiles documentation and journal entries, pursuant to applicable regulations and project specific requirements.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to provide valid proof of auto insurance.


• Bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant degree program. Experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.


• A minimum of 4 years of experience with right-of-way acquisition and/or relocation.


• An understanding of USPAP and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Act.


• Advanced proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Proven experience in project leadership and task delegation.


• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent leadership qualities and ability to motivate others.


• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple project components simultaneously.


• Excellent communication skills


• Persuasive negotiation skills


• Bilingual is beneficial, particularly in Spanish.


• Self-motivated and maintain a positive teamwork-oriented attitude in a busy office environment.


• Able to work effectively with diverse work groups including co-workers, clients, vendors, and claimants.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Work Environment:

 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.

 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or NY City, TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $90,000 annually.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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