ROW/Land Representative

Trc Companies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Land/ROW Representative to manage property acquisitions for projects, maintain contacts with landowners, and ensure smooth ROW operations.

The role requires handling appraisals, negotiations, and documentation with independence and strong attention to detail. You will work under the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, coordinating with project teams and attorneys, and ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability plans while supporting

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, plan and manage work efficiently, and work well under stress and time pressures.

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 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 developing a construction line from conditions/restrictions placed on ROW by landowner/tenant.
• Maintain a detailed diary of contacts and prepare weekly activity reports.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Estimate and negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Represent client in community project meetings as needed.
• Support all construction activities as required.
• Work with landowner attorney representation to further negotiations and reach agreement.
• Obtain necessary documents from local county records.
• Assist in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs.
• Document all ROW activities.
• Extensive experience with land database systems, digital filing sharing systems, spreadsheet and word processing systems.
• Adhere to project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan.

Skills

ROW experience

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

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. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is seeking a Land/Row Representative in Georgia.

The Senior Land Representative, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, possesses an excellent working knowledge of all right of way disciplines: title, permitting, acquisition, documentation. This person should be capable of working independently, and very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings and alignments sheets.

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.
• While maintaining the ROW compensation 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. Professional Experience:
• 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 demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage their work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures
• Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical and administrative related problems with ROW services
• Calculations - ability to complete and understand valuation calculations, using Microsoft excel
• Able to learn new computer programs quickly, as required

Skills -- Technical

• 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 demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage their work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures
• Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical and administrative related problems