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TRC Companies, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Lead ROW/Land Agent - Iowa

Carlisle, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $82K/yr

TRC Companies, Inc. is a pioneer in providing innovative engineering solutions. The Lead ROW/Land Agent will manage right of way disciplines, negotiate easements, and support construction activities while ensuring compliance with safety and project policies.

ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Assist ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents

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

Qualification

ROW agent experienceIRWA DesignationProperty valuation knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsCustomer satisfaction commitmentCommunication skills

Required

Associates Degree preferred or relevant experience

SR/WA or other IRWA Designation Notary Public

Experience is required 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

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

Employee is expected to use good judgment when lifting or moving office supplies and/or furniture and to seek assistance or wear back support appliances when appropriate

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus in use of 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, controls

Reach with hands and arms, hear and talk

The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch

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.