Real Estate Professional

Overview

Real Estate Professional

Hiring for one of the following offices:

Madison/Appleton/Baraboo/Beaver Dam/Milwaukee | Primarily On-Site | Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Help improve communities by supporting the real estate acquisition process behind transportation and municipal improvement projects! As a Real Estate Professional at MSA Professional Services, you'll work with property owners, project teams, and public agencies to help acquire the property rights needed to move important infrastructure projects forward.

This is a great opportunity for someone with real estate experience who wants to take their career in a new direction. You'll build on your existing knowledge of real estate transactions and negotiations while developing specialized expertise in right-of-way acquisition, eminent domain, and public infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, take on increasing responsibility, and grow your career in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Employee Testimonial:

"As an employee-owned company (100% ESOP), working at MSA is not just a job. We're genuine co-owners, and this ESOP setup promotes a culture of collaboration and engagement throughout MSA because we all have a direct financial interest as owners."

-Project Engineer Transportation, Cedar Rapids Office

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Support Property Acquisitions: Assist with negotiating and acquiring property rights for transportation and municipal improvement projects, taking on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

• Work with Property Owners: Communicate with landowners under supervision, explain how proposed projects may affect their properties, answer questions, and help identify solutions.

• Research Property Information: Review property titles, legal descriptions, right-of-way plats, construction plans, and other documentation needed for property acquisitions.

• Coordinate Acquisition Activities: Arrange appraisals when needed, prepare acquisition documents, secure required signatures, and support the transfer of property interests.

• Manage Project Documentation: Maintain accurate project files, track acquisition activities, and provide status updates to project managers and team leaders.

• Develop Right-of-Way Expertise: Learn applicable eminent domain requirements, property owner rights, and negotiation practices while working toward greater independence in the acquisition process.

Travel to meet with property owners and clients is an important part of this position, typically accounting for approximately 10–20% of your time. Some overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 2 years of real estate sales experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work professionally with property owners, clients, and project teams.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to research property information, review documentation, and solve problems.

• Willingness to learn right-of-way acquisition procedures, accept feedback, and take ownership of assigned work.

• Ability and willingness to travel to meet with property owners and clients, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License.

• Experience with real estate transactions, property negotiations, title research, or acquisition documentation.

• Familiarity with right-of-way acquisition, eminent domain, or transportation and municipal improvement projects.

• Coursework or training through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) or similar professional organizations.

Why MSA?

MSA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary AEC firm committed to improving the communities where people live, work, and play.

• Employee Ownership: Be part of a firm where employees share in its long-term success through our ESOP.

• Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements and Flex Time opportunities.

• Collaboration: Work alongside in-house experts across engineering, architecture, planning, surveying, and other disciplines.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities to learn, develop your expertise, and advance your career.

Additional Benefits

Compensation Range: $49,500 – $79,300 (commensurate with experience)

MSA offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employee Ownership: ESOP contributions in company stock at no cost to eligible employees.

• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match and immediate 100% vesting.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Paid Time Off: Minimum 17 days of PTO, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

• Additional Rewards: Annual performance-based bonus opportunities through our Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP), where eligible.

Benefit eligibility and specific provisions vary by position and applicable plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

MSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] so we can assist you.