Sr. ROW/Land Agent - Iowa

TRC Companies, Inc. • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Sr. ROW Agent works under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and has working knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role also requires knowledge of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets. The agent may assist with guidance to other ROW Agents and supports right-of-way and construction activities while following project requirements and the Safety Plan.

The position involves working with landowners, tenants, public organizations, and project stakeholders to secure property access and negotiate right-of-way interests and related documents. Work is performed primarily in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office, as well as at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred or relevant experience.
• Experience in work related to right of way or real estate services provided to public organizations.
• Broad knowledge of procedures for acquiring real property interests for public utility or infrastructure projects, including condemnation.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and eminent domain.
• Experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Specialized knowledge of methods and techniques for performing land services activities.
• Competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and use judgment while performing related activities.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical, and administrative problems related to ROW services.
• 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 and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach, hear, talk, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• SR/WA or other IRWA designation.
• Notary Public.

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 interests, and curative documents in accordance with ROW price policy, project documents, acquisition policy, and supervisor direction.
• Assist in developing a construction line based on conditions or restrictions placed on the ROW by landowners or tenants.
• Maintain a detailed diary of contacts with each property owner and tenant and prepare a detailed weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support construction activities as required.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Adhere to the project Safety Plan.
• Perform other tasks required during the performance of duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off of 7 days per year, contingent upon full-time status.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company's annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

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