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Real Estate Specialist

Volkert Inc
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Are we the road to your future?
 

We are currently searching for an experienced Real Estate Specialist to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY. This is a remote work opportunity.
 

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.


What you’ll be doing:

  • Perform title search updates as needed to determine ownership of real estate and encumbrances on property
  • Document preparation as needed for the acquisition of real estate rights to permit the client to construct their projects
  • Negotiates for acquisition of land rights
  • Negotiates the settlement of property owner damage claims that result from construction of projects
  • Prepares, assembles, delivers hard copy of file correspondence, transfer documents, land agent contact notes for company and acquiring authority
  • Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently using exceptional organizational skills
  • Communicate and obtain drafted documents for due diligence purposes related to the underlying real estate
  • Maintains files of real estate documents
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned


What you need to have:

  • 0 - 3 years of experience in Right of Way or real estate
  • Must have strong analytical skills and communication skills 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
  • KY real estate license and notary commission preferred
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
  • Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

 

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. 
 

Key Benefits:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits


 

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.


 

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
 

EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled
 

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.


 

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