Overview

MSA has an opportunity for a Real Estate Professional at our any of the following Wisconsin offices: Appleton, Kiel, Madison, Milwaukee, Rhinelander & West Bend. Other locations within Wisconsin may be negotiable based on prior experience. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the acquisition process of real estate purchases related to transportation projects.

Who we are & how we helpAs a full-service, 100% employee-owned consulting firm, MSA is all about creating communities that thrive. We partner with clients to solve complex and multi-faceted challenges and improve the quality of infrastructure and neighborhoods. Our focus is to provide exceptional service that builds strong communities. Above all, MSA’s purpose is to enable people to positively impact the lives of others.

Our professionals include engineers, architects, environmental scientists, funding experts, urban planners, and surveyors to name a few, and they work together to provide a full suite of professional services to our clients. From bike trails and interstate highways to drinking water and wastewater, we have supported projects from start to finish since the 1930s.

Our core values guide our daily decisions and how we inspire, encourage and support one another.

Honesty & Integrity - We tell the truth, deal fairly with staff and clients, respect our commitments, and behave in an ethical manner.

Commitment to Learning - We support the professional growth of our staff and invest significant resources in ongoing training and technology.

Respect & Care for Employees - We promote employee wellness, personal growth, and provide a safe and respectful work environment.

Openness - We build trust with all employees through an open and informative company culture.

Client Focus - We enjoy our clients, seek to understand their needs, promptly respond to concerns, and help them reach their goals.

We are collaborative, we are impactful, and together as owners – we make a difference.

Responsibilities

The work you may do

• Perform activities associated with the negotiation and acquisition process of real estate purchases related to transportation and municipal projects.
• Research resource material in preparation for negotiations including current title to property
• Interpret and explain right of way plats and construction plans to individual property owners
• Identify all affected parties and explain individual rights under eminent domain to those property owners
• Appraisal review
• Negotiate just compensation settlements with property owners
• Understand and follow procedures of the Federal Uniform Relocation Act and Wisconsin State Statutes
• Prepare and secure properly executed documents required for property acquisitions
• Use the WisDOT READs system, as needed, for appraisal review, document preparation, payment requests, and eminent domain
• In some cases, perform activities associated with WisDOT on Surplus Lands property management and sales

Qualifications

What you bringSkills & Knowledge / Education & Experience:

• 1 or more years of right of way acquisition experience required
• 2 or more years of right of way acquisition experience preferred
• A desire to work in a consulting environment required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience and completion of IRWA and other related courses to be accepted on the WisDOT Approved List of Negotiators within approx. 1 year preferred
• The ideal candidate will be a current WisDOT Approved Negotiator and have a Real Estate Broker license. We will consider candidates with a desire and ability to obtain them as well.
• Prior experience with Real Estate Program Manual of the WI DOT and eminent domain process preferred
• This position requires you to have authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We will not provide sponsorship for this position.

Who You Are:

• You work well with others. You share ideas and listen with open ears. You can listen to criticism and respectfully disagree with people. You help others succeed. You are comfortable working with colleagues and with busy leaders. You love seeing the team and company succeed.
• You are a strategic thinker. You see the big picture and the details. You help your team see opportunities, focus on goals, and make paths to success.
• You are a confident communicator. You can explain complicated things to people in a way that they can understand. You are confident in your communication and people have confidence in what you say.
• You think like an analyst. You know how to dig into problems, ask questions, find information, and help your team make good decisions.

BenefitsWe tried to narrow it down to just 5 reasons to work at MSA, but we couldn’t stop ourselves! All employees have the opportunity to enjoy the following perks:

• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to apply your skills and experiences with an established multi-disciplinary consulting firm
• Support of over 350 close-knit professionals working toward the same common goal
• Co-workers with a passion for what they do
• Casual and flexible work environment
• Competitive pay and perks
• Communities of Practice to share information and provide mentoring opportunities
• Work-life integration – we support a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to help you meet your obligations
• Internal and external training opportunities
• STEM outreach and volunteer opportunities

Eligible employees will have the opportunity to enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage that start on your hire date (no waiting period!)
• 8 paid holidays in a calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• 100% paid-by-company life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Employee ownership – MSA is 100% employee owned! The ESOP model provides employees with ownership benefits and the opportunity to have your voice heard.
• 401k retirement plan with generous employer match

MSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. At MSA, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@msa-ps.com

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer