Sr. Land Representative - Mississippi

About TRC

TRC is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm delivering creative solutions for clients in commercial, industrial, and government sectors. We work with diverse communities to tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, project by project.

Joining TRC means engaging in interesting, meaningful projects. We value collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit, and an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. TRC offers programs to support employee growth and well-being. Explore our programs here: TRC People Programs.

The Senior Land Representative, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, has a comprehensive working knowledge of all right of way disciplines: title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. This role is capable of working independently and is knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of property affected by the 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 ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents in accordance with policy and project documents
• Assist in developing a construction line from ROW restrictions placed by landowners/tenants
• Maintain detailed diary of contacts and prepare weekly activity reports
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments
• Estimate and negotiate damage settlements as required
• Represent the client in community project meetings as needed
• Support construction activities as required
• Collaborate with landowner attorney representations to reach agreement
• Obtain necessary documents from local county public records as needed
• Assist in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs
• Document all ROW activities as required
• Utilize land database systems, digital filing/sharing systems, spreadsheets, and word processing tools
• Adhere to project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan

Education
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Associates Degree preferred or at least 5 years relevant experience

Licenses, Certifications, or Other Requirements
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Must have a valid driver’s license. SR/WA or other IRWA designation preferred. Able to obtain State Notary Public and State Real Estate Licensing if required by state.

Professional Experience
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Five (5) years of experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position

• Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Office; detail-oriented with strong analytical and quantitative skills; knowledge of land descriptions, rights, ROW documents, and negotiation skills; ability to work independently and manage workload under time pressure; ability to learn new programs quickly
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reports, applications, and correspondence
• People: Able to interact with all levels of management and diverse stakeholders; customer-focused and team-oriented

• Capability to lift/move up to 35 pounds; use judgment when lifting and seek assistance as needed
• Ability to walk long distances over varying terrains to support land acquisition needs
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color vision, and focus adjustment for computer use
• Ability to sit, use hands, speak, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch as required

• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying climates; field locations, governmental agencies, client offices
• Occasional interruptions for impromptu meetings

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k with traditional and Roth options and company match
• Paid time off (15–25 days/year, depending on status and seniority)
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws

These benefits apply to US employees depending on status. Jurisdiction-specific packages apply for international and Puerto Rico employees.

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