Location: St. Louis, MO or Springfield, MO Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT), a planning, engineering, and consulting firm is seeking to add a 2-5-year experienced Real Estate Appraiser/Land Acquisition Agent to our Surface Transportation team. The ideal candidate will assist clients in acquiring real estate and performing appraisal services for public agencies on both federally and non-federally funded projects. If you are ready to start your career with a multi-faceted, growing firm and wish to become a major contributor, consider the many benefits of joining Team CMT! Responsibilities and Duties: * Perform efforts associated with property acquisition including parcel definition, title/legal review, negotiation and settlement development, property owner and agency coordination, acquisition documentation, notary public services, support of appraisal, survey, legal and eminent domain efforts, property management, etc. * If a candidate holds a real estate appraisal certification, additional duties include preparing appraisals, appraisal reviews, and cost estimates. * Evaluate and analyze data necessary to complete work products. * Collect and maintain accurate records. * Develop, monitor, and maintain project scopes, schedules, and budgets including sub-consultants. * Be prepared to testify at eminent domain hearings and trials as necessary. Minimum Qualifications: * 2+ years of appraisal/real estate industry experience with demonstrated negotiation skills and/or appraisal skills and acquisition experience (real estate, uniform act, etc.) * Demonstrated understanding of appraisal, engineering, law, and negotiations principles/terms. * Experience and demonstrated skills with real property legal descriptions, appraisals, title research, and interpreting engineering drawings. * Ability to write/communicate clearly and effectively as well as analyze and interpret a variety of technical, financial, and business-related text; government regulations; legal documents; proposals; appraisals; reports. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite * Candidate must be able to monitor timelines for multiple projects and meet project deadlines. * Strong organizational skills: multi-tasking, time management, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel for business purposes. Preferred Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or related field * 5+ years of appraisal industry experience and State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License in Missouri or reciprocating state * Working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act), Code of Federal Regulations (49CFR Part 24), and state codes relating to: Acquisition and condemnation of property and property rights * Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies and applicable rules and policies for real estate acquisition. * Listed on MoDOT Roster of Approved Contract Appraisers and/or MoDOT Roster of Approved Contract Negotiators Who is CMT? CMT is recognized as a leader in delivering solutions across the entire infrastructure lifecycle, providing our clients with services across the spectrum of planning, design, construction, technology, and funding strategy. We design roads, bridges, and trails that connect people together, and we devise solutions that provide clean water for people and the environment. We also design sites and buildings, as well as solve complex challenges at some of the biggest airports in the country. For over 75 years, our team of engineers, planners, and consultants has delivered a trademark brand of excellence and value to those we serve. CMT has been honored as the Top Engineering Design Firm in the Midwest by Engineering News Record and was recently named among Zweig Group's "Best Firms to Work For." CMT's success has been a direct result of enabling our people to pursue their passions and grow as professionals, while also maintaining an appropriate work-life balance centered around flexibility. Through innovation and a passionate pursuit of excellence, our team of engineers, planners and other related design professionals are driven to help our clients achieve the highest value possible for the infrastructure they build and manage. Together we work to make our communities more livable and sustainable. A firm with approximately 500 employees and 25 offices in 9 states, CMT is growing fast and continuously creating opportunities for our employees. CMT is committed to individual opportunity and the professional development of our employees. This position offers an opportunity to take the next step, helping reach your career goals and personal potential. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please CLICK HERE to learn more about some of the benefits CMT offers! Equal Employer Opportunity including individuals with disability and protected veterans. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.