Senior ROW & Land Negotiator

Trc Companies, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off 7 days/year

8 paid holidays/year

Sick, family, and disability leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Lead ROW/Land Lead Agent with deep knowledge of ROW disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation.

You will handle property valuations, survey drawings, and alignments sheets to support utility and infrastructure projects. The role requires experience in ROW or real estate services for public projects, strong negotiation and documentation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation Notary Public.
• Experience in ROW/real estate services for public util/infra projects; Eminent Domain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist ROW Supervisor in guiding ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners/tenants.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and cure documents as directed.
• Maintain detailed diary of property owner contacts; prepare weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support construction activities as needed.
• Document all ROW activities; adhere to Safety Plan.

Skills

ROW experience

Microsoft Office

Detail orientation

Land services knowledge

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Creativity & judgment

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate degree preferred

IRWA designation

Notary Public

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Lead ROW/Land Lead Agent with deep knowledge of ROW disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation.

You will handle property valuations, survey drawings, and alignments sheets to support utility and infrastructure projects. The role requires experience in ROW or real estate services for public projects, strong negotiation and documentation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.