Sr. ROW/Land Representative - Reno, Nevada

TRC Companies • NV-Reno, NV

13d • $59,800 - $82,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TRC is seeking a Senior Land Representative to join their team. This role involves managing right-of-way (ROW) disciplines including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets, and be capable of working independently. TRC is an engineering services company known for creating innovative solutions for clients in various sectors such as pipelines, power plants, and roadways. They emphasize collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and employee development, fostering an inclusive environment with diverse perspectives.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Requires specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities.
• Must possess competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and have excellent negotiation skills.
• Must be able to work alone, make decisions and use judgment while performing related activities.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness.
• Ability to plan and manage work in an efficient manner.
• 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, as required.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence.
• Able to interact with all levels of management and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have valid Driver's license.
• Associates Degree preferred or at least 5 years relevant experience.
• Real Estate license is required.

Nice To Haves

• SR/WA or other IRWA Designation Preferred.
• Able to obtain State's Notary Public.

Responsibilities

• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of interest in property affected by project.
• Understand and communicate 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 for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents while adhering to the ROW compensation policy.
• 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 of contacts 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.
• May be responsible for representing the client by participating in community project meetings.
• Support all construction activities as required.
• Work with landowner attorney representation to further negotiations and reach agreement.
• May be responsible for obtaining necessary documents from local county public records.
• May be responsible for assisting in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Utilize extensive experience with land database systems, digital filing sharing systems, spreadsheet, and word processing systems.
• Adhere to the project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan.

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).
• A minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for all full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence for all employees, including part-time.
• Jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

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