%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThis position is subject to a preemployment drug test.%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass8C1713B839B449A8A96C1B2E6105E389%22%3E%3Ch2 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPosition Summary%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EHDR Engineering, Inc. has an opportunity for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Title Agent to join our team and to support New York and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting complex research on properties primarily located in New York, evaluating documents and providing recommendations for properties researched. This role requires a deep understanding of New York real estate laws and the ability to evaluate complex title issues.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EKey Responsibilities%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EConduct comprehensive and complex title searches and examinations of public records to determine the legal condition of property titles.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAnalyze and interpret a wide range of real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, and surveys, to identify any encumbrances or defects.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EProactively identify and resolve complex title issues, such as breaks in the chain of title, boundary disputes, heirship issues, and unreleased liens, to facilitate a clear title.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ENavigate and retrieve records from various municipality offices, including county and town clerks, through both online databases and in-person visits.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EConduct on-site research at local courthouses as needed to gather necessary legal documents and information for complex title examinations.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EServe as a subject matter expert, providing expert guidance and recommendations to clients,%26nbsp; and junior staff on complex title matters.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ECollaborate effectively with clients, project managers, surveyors, and to promote smooth and timely closings.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3ETrain, mentor, and provide guidance to junior title agents and support staff.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EManage a portfolio of complex title files, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and client expectations.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EPreferred Qualifications%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EDegree or certification pertaining to right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending, or equivalent experience%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAbility to manage large projects%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAttention to detail%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EExperience reading and interpreting complex metes and bounds description%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EExperience completing adjoiners’ reports%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EExperience completing legal documents, such as deeds, easements, and lien releases%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAbility to work independently%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EAbility to work and collaborate with peers/ team%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EUnderstanding of the Uniform Relocation Act, Eminent Domain Process, and applicable county, state and/or federal requirements statutes and ordinances%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3EPreference given to local candidates%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E#LI-JC7%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years experience with right of way, title, paralegal, real property law or mortgage lending
- Must exhibit knowledge of real estate title practices and principles including underwriting, title insurance and public records research
- Have the knowledge and ability to review real estate documents such as design plans, construction plans, appraisals, environmental documents, surveys, deeds, easements, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record
- Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of the Uniform Relocation Act, Eminent Domain Process, and applicable county, state and/or federal requirements statutes and ordinances
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and a focus on meeting deadlines on multiple assignments
- Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize and to direct others
- Where required hold a Certification license in the States where work is performed
- Solid organizational and planning skills
- Database, ProjectWise and GIS familiarity a plus
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, Webex and Teams
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.