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TRC Companies, Inc. · 2 hours ago

ROW/Land Agent - Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$94K/yr - $97K/yr

3+ years exp

TRC Companies, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative engineering services and solutions. The Senior Right of Way Agent is responsible for negotiating property interests for public utility projects, maintaining detailed records of interactions with landowners, and supporting construction activities while adhering to safety plans.

ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants

While maintaining the ROW price policy, 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. 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

Mediate ROW encroachments as required

Qualification

Right of Way experienceNegotiating easementsProperty valuationMicrosoft Office proficiencyLand ownership researchAnalytical skillsCustomer satisfactionCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required in the right of way or real estate services

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

3 years of experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position

Must have experience negotiating easements

Must have experience providing construction support and damage settlement

Must have experience researching land ownership

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing

Must be detail oriented and have excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Requires specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities

Must possess competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and have excellent negotiation skills

Must be able 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 related problems with ROW services

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence

Able to interact with all levels of management and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to work in team-oriented environment

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements

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 status, PTO is 7 days per year.

All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.