Title Agent

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 communities and clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC combines science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions, from pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, and schoolyards to security solutions.

About the role

TRC is seeking a Sr. Title Agent in Tennessee. The Title 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. They are 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 while maintaining the ROW price policy, as directed by the ROW Supervisor or as required by project documents and acquisition policy.
• Assist in the development of a construction line from 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.
• Experience as a title agent or a related title position.
• Must have experience researching land ownership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for title research activities.
• Competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and sub-surface rights, document analysis, and curing title defects.
• Ability to identify and solve business, technical, and administrative-related problems.
• Ability to work alone, make decisions, and use judgment while researching county records and performing related activities.
• Practical experience in the application, modification, and adaptation of standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge to plot metes and bounds descriptions and the ability to convert a variety of land measurement values.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds; use good judgment when lifting or moving office supplies and/or furniture, and seek assistance or wear back support appliances when appropriate.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus for computer monitor use 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 is performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting, with frequent interruptions for impromptu meetings.
• Work is also performed at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options with Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 7 to 25 days per year).
• Minimum of 7 paid holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws for all employees, including part-time.
• Jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary range: USD $75,400.00 – USD $83,200.00 per year.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.