About the position
TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. 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. Our team works with a diverse range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We are dedicated to delivering creative solutions that meet local needs, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, community by community and project by project. Joining TRC means engaging in interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. 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. At TRC, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a range of People Programs designed to support our employees' growth and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of interest in property affected by project
- Capable of understanding and communicating property appraisals and valuations to landowners
- Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants
- Establish and maintain positive working relationship with project affected landowners
- Negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents as directed by the ROW Supervisor
- 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
- Estimate and Negotiate Damage Settlements as required
- Represent client by participating in community project meetings
- Support all construction activities as required
- Work with landowner attorney representation to further negotiations and reach agreement
- Obtain necessary documents from local county public records
- Assist in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs
- Document all ROW activities as required
- Adhere to project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan
Requirements
- Associates Degree preferred or at least 5 years relevant experience
- Must have valid Driver's license
- SR/WA or other IRWA Designation Preferred
- Able to obtain State's Notary Public
- State Real Estate Licensing, if required by State
- Five (5) years of experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing
- Detail oriented with excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities
- Competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work alone, make decisions and use judgment while performing related activities
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness
- Ability to plan and manage work efficiently
- Ability to work well under stress and time pressures
- Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical and administrative related problems with ROW services
- Ability to complete and understand valuation calculations, using Microsoft excel
- Able to learn new computer programs quickly
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 15 to 25 days per year)
- Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence
