Land Agent (Remote, must live in Philadelphia or northern Delaware)

The Mom Project is proud to partner with a well-known utility company that puts people at the center of everything they do to support a Land Agent on a contract basis. This is a 3-6 month contract with potential to extend or convert. This role will play a key part in securing the land rights and stakeholder agreements needed to keep critical infrastructure projects moving safely, legally, and on schedule. You’ll work closely with landowners and cross-functional teams across engineering, survey, environmental, permitting, and project management to support property acquisition, negotiate land agreements, manage project risks, and help keep key parcels on track. Location: Fully remote and preferably resides in the Philadelphia/Northern Delaware area Travel: 10% Note: Role is fully remote, travel only required to support land owners as needed Why Join This Company At the heart of this organization is a commitment to delivering energy that drives progress. They prioritize people, safety, and trust—building strong relationships while powering a better future.Leadership role within a stable, growing regulated utility.Direct involvement in major capital investment and regulatory initiatives.Opportunity to shape the future-state finance organization through ERP and process modernization.Collaborative culture with strong executive visibility and impact. Mission: Secure the land rights and stakeholder agreements required to deliver projects safely, legally, and on schedule. Key Duties Support route selection and route optimization activities.Identify affected parcels and required property rights.Develop project-specific land acquisition plans.Perform landowner outreach and relationship management.Negotiate easements, rights-of-entry, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, and property purchases.Coordinate title research and ownership verification.Support acquisition cost estimating and project development budgets.Identify and manage land acquisition risks.Coordinate with survey, environmental, engineering, and permitting teams.Obtain construction access agreements and staging area rights.Manage damage claims and property restoration discussions.Track acquisition progress and critical path parcels.Coordinate execution and recording of agreements.Support public meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.Provide acquisition status updates to project teams and leadership. Must Have: DE Notary License