Senior Property Acquisition Specialist, Rail

1 month ago


Old Toronto, Canada WSP USA Full time
About the Role

WSP is seeking an experienced Property Lead to join our Rail team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a project's property portfolio, ensuring a smooth and efficient acquisition process. Your expertise will be critical in identifying and acquiring properties that meet our project requirements, while minimizing financial, environmental, and reputational risk.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile rail and transit projects, collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional results. If you have a passion for property acquisition and a strong understanding of the rail and transit industry, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a project's property portfolio, from identifying acquisition requirements to handover
  • Work with the project team to identify properties that require property management and/or demolitions
  • Lead property portfolio optimization efforts to reduce property impacts
  • Perform property valuation exercises and prepare required documents
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to understand surrounding property effects and offer solutions
  • Capture property acquisition timelines and create acquisition schedules
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for property acquisition
  • Identify and engage with project stakeholders, understanding their needs and pursuing their buy-in
Requirements
  • University degree or college diploma in Law, Real Estate, Appraisal, Business Administration, Geography, or Urban Planning
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in property acquisition or large-scale public infrastructure projects
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the Property Acquisition Process for Government Infrastructure Projects within Ontario
  • Understanding of the project management process, including cost and schedule requirements
  • Experience in property acquisition on transit or transportation projects with MTO, Metrolinx, TTC, and/or Regional Road
  • Experience with real estate principles and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, including design-build


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