ROW/Land Representative - Pecos County, TX.

TRC Companies, Inc. • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Land/ROW Representative in Texas. The Senior Land Representative works under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and applies knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently and familiarity with property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with most activities at field locations, government agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel is required as dictated by job needs, and work may involve frequent interruptions for impromptu meetings.

The role supports land acquisition and other right-of-way activities throughout a project, including landowner communications and negotiations, documentation, damage settlements, construction support, and adherence to project safety, quality, and sustainability plans. The position requires a TREC license, a valid driver's license, and five years of experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position. An associate's degree is preferred, or at least five years of relevant experience. The salary range is USD $35,568–$83,200 per year. An employee may also be eligible for the company's annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

Requirements

• TREC license required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Five years of experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position.
• Associate's degree preferred, or at least five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of land services methods and techniques, land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and use sound judgment.
• Ability to show initiative and assertiveness, plan and manage work efficiently, and work under stress and time pressures.
• Ability to identify and resolve business, technical, and administrative problems related to ROW services using creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.
• Ability to complete and understand valuation calculations using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence clearly and concisely.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds, walk long distances over varying terrain, and perform tasks involving sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and adjusting focus while using a computer monitor and performing other manual tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• SR/WA or another IRWA designation.
• Ability to obtain State Notary Public status.
• State real estate license, if required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of property affected by a project.
• Explain property appraisals and valuations to landowners.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project-affected landowners.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents in accordance with compensation policy and as directed by the ROW Supervisor or project documents.
• Assist in developing a construction line based on conditions or restrictions placed on the ROW by landowners or tenants.
• Maintain detailed contact diaries for property owners and tenants and prepare weekly activity reports.
• Maintain a detailed log of payments.
• Estimate and negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Represent the client at community project meetings when assigned.
• Support construction activities as required.
• Work with landowner attorneys to advance negotiations and reach agreements.
• Obtain documents from local county public records when assigned.
• Assist with project mail-outs, file preparation, and data needs when assigned.
• Document ROW activities as required.
• Use land database systems, digital file-sharing systems, spreadsheets, and word-processing systems.
• Adhere to the project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match
• Paid time off, contingent on employment status and seniority
• At least seven paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree