Transportation Real Estate Specialist

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Transportation Real Estate Specialist managing property acquisitions for infrastructure projects in Wisconsin. Leading negotiations and coordinating with stakeholders to enhance community connectivity.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in right-of-way acquisition, negotiation, and communication with property owners and stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and WisDOT procedures. Proficient in developing acquisition strategies and managing project documentation to support transportation and infrastructure initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Right-Of-Way AcquisitionNegotiation SkillsWisDOT-Approved NegotiatorReal Estate ProceduresFederal Relocation Regulations

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Hard Skills

Real Estate AcquisitionNegotiation PlanningSite VisitsDocument ReviewProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationSolutions-Focused ApproachMentoring Support Staff

Tools & Technologies

PlansPlatsMapsTitle InformationAcquisition Status Updates

Certifications & Qualifications

WisDOT-Approved NegotiatorNotary Public

Industry Keywords

Public InfrastructureEminent Domain PrinciplesNEPAAcquisition Cost EstimatesTransportation Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead right-of-way acquisition efforts for transportation projects across Wisconsin, managing acquisitions from initial landowner contact through negotiations, closing, and relocation support, when applicable.
Serve as a primary point of contact for property owners, municipalities, WisDOT, businesses, government agencies, and internal project teams, coordinating meetings with landowners and project stakeholders to support clear communication and timely acquisition decisions.
Develop and support acquisition strategies for municipal and WisDOT projects, including acquisition cost estimates, negotiation planning, project records, and schedule coordination, while supporting acquisition activities in accordance with federal relocation and acquisition regulations.
Conduct site visits and review plans, plats, maps, title information, and related records to identify right-of-way needs, ownership details, easements, permits, and other land rights.
Prepare landowner communications, negotiation files, project documentation, closing materials, and acquisition status updates.
Lead acquisition activities, mentor support staff, coordinate with agency clients, and contribute to transportation and infrastructure projects that enhance safety, mobility, and community connectivity throughout Wisconsin.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-10 years of applicable U.S.-based work experience in real estate acquisition, negotiation, commercial real estate, survey, title or closing services, public infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or a combination of experience.
Experience communicating with property owners, agencies, municipalities, businesses, or project stakeholders in a professional and solutions-focused manner.
Ability to review plans, plats, maps, title documents, property records, and acquisition-related documentation.
WisDOT-approved Negotiator status, or ability to obtain.
Notary Public status, or ability to obtain.
Familiarity with WisDOT real estate procedures, eminent domain principles, NEPA, and federal relocation and acquisition regulations is very helpful.
Ability to flex hours occasionally, including evenings or weekends, to accommodate landowner availability or project deadlines.
Ability to travel primarily within southeastern Wisconsin, with occasional statewide travel depending on project assignments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid home/office-based environment with flexible work schedules
Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Wellness programs for health insurance savings
Identity Shield and LegalShield programs
Life assistance programs
Corporate wear reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
Paid memberships to professional organizations
Paid seminars and conferences
A variety of mentoring and training programs
Company picnics, seasonal events, social, team-building and sporting opportunities