Senior Title Agent

TRC Companies, Inc.; Ely (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Sr. Title Agent to work on site, handling title searches, land records, and property rights for ROW projects. You will collaborate with ROW teams to secure permissions, research ownership, and maintain detailed records.

The role requires strong knowledge of metes and bounds, excellent MS Office skills, independent decision-making, and the ability to travel as needed. We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience as a title agent or related title position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Specialized knowledge in methods and techniques for title research.
• Ability to work alone, make decisions, and use judgment while researching county records.
• Practical experience in applying, modifying and adapting standards, techniques and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge to plot metes and bounds descriptions and convert land measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assist ROW Supervisor by guiding ROW Agents and obtaining permission to enter properties.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents.
• Develop construction lines from landowner restrictions for ROW.
• Maintain detailed diaries of property contacts and weekly activity reports.
• Maintain logs of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support construction activities and document ROW actions.
• Adhere to project Safety Plan.

Skills

Title research

Land records

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Metes and bounds

Education

Associate degree or relevant experience

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.

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 Sr. Title Agent to work on site in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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.

Qualifications

Associate's degree preferred or relevant experience

• Experience as a title agent or a related title position.
• Must have experience researching land ownership. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Requires specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for title research activities. Must possess competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and sub-surface rights, document analysis, and cure any defects on the title. Identify and solve business, technical and administrative related problems.
• Must be able to work alone, make decisions and use judgment while researching county records and performing other related activities.
• Practical experience in the application, modification and adaptation of standards, techniques and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge to plot metes and bounds descriptions and the ability to convert a variety of land measurement values.

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements

• 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.

Department/Location Specific Requirements and Comments

• Any other task that may be required during the performance of duties
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements
• This job will require the majority of work to be performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting. Most activities require work to be performed at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. There are frequent interruptions during the workday for impromptu meetings.

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 or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 7 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 7 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.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations

TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $55,900.00 - USD $83,200.00 /Yr.