Senior Title & ROW Lead

TRC Companies, Inc.; Ely (IA); On-site; USD 80,600 - 84,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. seeks a Lead Title Agent to research, analyze, and curate property ownership and title details for land acquisition and right‑of‑way projects. You will identify ownership, encumbrances, and other title matters crucial to infrastructure and transportation initiatives.

You will oversee ROW documentation, review complex land documents, and perform title research using public records. Strong negotiation and independent decision‑making are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or other IRWA designation, Notary Public.
• Experience in ROW or real estate services for 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all right‑of‑way (ROW) and land documentation processes, providing technical guidance and support to document specialists and project teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of complex land documents such as easements, deeds, permits, licenses, and acquisition packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform comprehensive title research using public records, title plants, and online databases to determine property ownership and interests.
• Analyze deeds, easements, plats, wills, court records, and other legal documents to establish chains of title.
• Assist ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

ROW experience

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Land descriptions

Independent worker

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate degree preferred

IRWA designation

Notary Public

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. seeks a Lead Title Agent to research, analyze, and curate property ownership and title details for land acquisition and right‑of‑way projects. You will identify ownership, encumbrances, and other title matters crucial to infrastructure and transportation initiatives.

You will oversee ROW documentation, review complex land documents, and perform title research using public records. Strong negotiation and independent decision‑making are essential to success in this role.