Sr. ROW/Land Representative

TRC Companies, Inc.; Carlisle (IA); On-site; USD 75,400 - 84,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off ranging from 7 to 25 days

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is looking for a Sr. ROW Agent in Carlisle, Iowa. This role involves extensive knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, and acquisition, with responsibilities such as securing permissions from landowners, negotiating ROW options, and maintaining detailed reports.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s Degree or relevant experience, with strong skills in property valuation and negotiation. Competitive compensation ranges from $75,400 to $84,500 annually, plus potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of right-of-way disciplines.
• Experience in right-of-way or real estate services for public organizations is necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate ROW options and easements while maintaining the ROW price policy.
• Develop construction lines based on landowner restrictions.

Skills

Property valuation

Survey drawings

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree or relevant experience

SR/WA or other IRWA designation

Notary Public

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

TRC is a pioneer in delivering innovative solutions across a broad spectrum of commercial, industrial, and government projects. Our focus on combining science with the latest technology drives breakthrough thinking that keeps clients ahead in an ever-changing world.

Overview

The Sr. ROW Agent reports to the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and possesses comprehensive knowledge of right‑of‑way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role requires expertise in property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents while maintaining the ROW price policy.
• Develop construction lines based on restrictions imposed by landowners or tenants.
• Maintain detailed diaries of contacts and prepare weekly activity reports.
• Log all payments and negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support construction activities and document all ROW activities.
• Adhere to the project Safety Plan.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred or relevant experience.
• SR/WA or other IRWA designation, Notary Public.
• Experience in right‑of‑way or real estate services for public organizations.
• Broad knowledge of procedures for acquiring real property interests and knowledge of laws and regulations related to real estate transactions and eminent domain.

Professional Experience – Technical Skills

• Experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Specialized knowledge of land services activities, land description, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and negotiation.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and use judgment.
• Creative problem‑solving and mature judgment to resolve business and technical challenges.

Professional Experience – Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for preparing reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence.

Professional Experience – People Skills

• Ability to interact with all levels of management and diverse constituencies.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and teamwork in a team‑oriented environment.

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements

• Lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds; uses good judgment and appropriate assistance or back support.
• Requires clear vision, distance vision, color vision, and adjustment of focus during computer monitor use.
• May sit, use hands and fingers, handle tools, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch as required by duties.

Department/Location Specific Requirements

• Perform other tasks as required during duties; must be able to travel as dictated by job requirements.
• Work primarily in a well‑lighted, temperature‑controlled office; frequent field and client site visits; interruptions for meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 7 to 25 days per year (full‑time or part‑time, seniority dependent).
• Minimum of 7 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.
• Benefits applicable to U.S. employees; jurisdiction‑specific packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation

USD $75,400.00 – USD $84,500.00 per year, commensurate with experience, education, skill level, and location. Additional participation in the company’s discretionary bonus program may be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations

TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for accommodations needed for the application or interview process.