Sr. ROW/Land Representative

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

About the role

TRC Companies is looking for a Senior Right-of-Way (ROW)/Land Representative to support our Field Solutions on a long-term electric transmission project. The Sr. ROW Agent, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, possesses an excellent working knowledge of all right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. He/she is very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents as directed by the ROW Supervisor or as required by project documents and the acquisition policy, while maintaining the ROW price policy.
• Assist in the development of a construction line from the conditions and/or restrictions placed on the ROW by the landowner and/or tenant.
• Maintain a detailed diary containing the facts of each contact for every property owner and tenant on a project and prepare a detailed weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support all construction activities as required.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Adhere to project Safety Plan.
• Perform any other task that may be required during the performance of duties.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation.
• Notary Public.
• Experience in work related to right-of-way or real estate services provided to public organizations.
• Broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for public utility/infrastructure projects, including condemnation.
• Knowledgeable with laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and Eminent Domain.
• Experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities.
• Competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work alone, make decisions, and use judgment while performing related activities.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical, and administrative problems related to ROW services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus when using a computer monitor and other manual, task-related functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; hear and talk.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The majority of work will be performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting.
• Activities may require work at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices.
• Frequent interruptions during the workday for impromptu meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Eligibility for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.

Pay

Salary range: USD $78,000.00 - USD $81,900.00 per year.