ROW & Land Acquisition Specialist

TRC Companies, Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Senior Land/ROW Representative to manage all right-of-way disciplines, negotiating with landowners, and coordinating property appraisals and data. The role requires independent work, knowledge of valuation, and strong communication with landowners and project teams.

You will maintain detailed records, assist with construction line development, and ensure compliance with safety and acquisition policies while travel may be required across project sites.

Qualifications

• TREC License is required.
• Associate's degree preferred or at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, or Other Requirements: Must have valid Driver's license
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation Preferred
• Able to obtain State-s Notary Public.
• State Real Estate Licensing, if required by State.
• Five (5) years of 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
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of interest in property affected by project.
• Capable of understanding and communicating property appraisals and valuations to landowners.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with project affected landowners.
• 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.
• Estimate and Negotiate Damage Settlements as required.
• May be responsible for representing client by participating in community project meetings.
• Support all construction activities as required.
• Work with landowner attorney representation to further negotiations and reach agreement.
• May be responsible for obtaining necessary documents from local county public records.
• May be responsible for assisting in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Extensive experience with land database systems, digital filing sharing systems, spreadsheet and word processing systems.
• Adhere to project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan.

Skills

Land acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

TREC License required

Associate's degree preferred

State Real Estate Licensing (as required)

IRWA designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Land database systems

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Senior Land/ROW Representative to manage all right-of-way disciplines, negotiating with landowners, and coordinating property appraisals and data. The role requires independent work, knowledge of valuation, and strong communication with landowners and project teams.

You will maintain detailed records, assist with construction line development, and ensure compliance with safety and acquisition policies while travel may be required across project sites.