Director of Relocation

Company: Colorado School of Mines Alumni
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Colorado School of Mines Alumni Job Center OPC, an industry leader for over 40 years, is experiencing rapid growth in the field of Business Relocation projects in the right of way real estate industry in Southern California and throughout our various regions. We have an exciting and rare opportunity to bring on a new Director level executive onto our team to head up our business relocation efforts. If you are self-motivated, experienced in Relocation and Right of Way and excited to provide subject matter expertise and oversight to our growing organization, this is the time to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Director of Relocation performs a wide range of right of way related work to support both public and private sector projects. The work progresses from administrative and basic support work to complex, politically sensitive, multi-disciplined transactions and project management functions, with an emphasis on scope, budget, schedule management and client communication. The Director of Relocation will be responsible for preparing project plans including scope detail, estimated costs, budgets, schedules as well as perform tasks that require specific care and experience. The Director of Relocation will also coordinate with the project teams and subconsultants. This position mentors and trains the project team as applicable for any given project and client, and applicable regulations and procedures that must be followed. The Director of Relocation will be a subject matter expert as it relates to Business Relocation, but will be expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of right of way and be able to review and understand title reports, vesting types, lending instruments, various agreements and contracts, appraisal standards, offer package requirements, and negotiation strategies. This position is responsible for maintaining positive client relations with both existing and prospective clients.

Essential Functions

Develops project plans to effectively lead project teams, develop scope, budgets and cost estimates for projects

Responsible for delivering the relocation component of infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity

Review and understand project maps, engineering designs, Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment Appraisals, Leasehold Interests, title reports, vesting deeds, property profiles, appraisals, rent rolls, estimates, budgets, and schedules

Manage the preparation of offer packages, all land rights contracts, relocation notices and calculations for business relocations

As applicable, present offers, notices of eligibility, negotiate and justify proposed settlements for clients/files

Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information, objective and goals, to the project team and COO

Manage the preparation of relocation plans, notices, entitlements, referrals, calculations and administer various programs as applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven knowledge of business relocations of varying size and complexity to deliver infrastructure projects

Flexibility to maintain an estimated field time of 50%, and ability to travel to other regions as needed

Must be computer savvy with high level of proficiency in SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic database management systems

Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be professional service focused

Must be familiar with eminent domain law and procedures

Possess excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with and manage others, and negotiate with clients for greatest outcomes

Must be able provide clear direction to project team, communicate clients’ business needs, and interface effectively and collaborate with others

Able to accurately analyze information and provide advice, solutions, and recommendations on business relocation project decisions

Possess a high level of experience planning and organizing workload, adjusting to changing priorities, and working well under pressure with minimal supervision

High level of experience and understanding of various types of relocation/right of way/real estate projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of ten (10) years of right of way industry experience

Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) and other designations from the IRWA, desirable

Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of current auto insurance policy

Job Information

Job ID: 54352693

Location:

Long Beach, California, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO 80402

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