Lead Land Agents (Field Based)

Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees).
• Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
• Comply with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• 3 to 5 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.
• Notary license preferred.
• Real estate license preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

About the Role

Lead Land Agents are needed to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts in Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. The role involves acquiring land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a full-time, limited term position with a duration of 2.5 months, extendable field-based role.

Benefits

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We believe in the value of a strong, diverse workforce and strive to create solutions that benefit both current and future generations. ERM partners with leading organizations to address sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities.

Pay

The pay for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time (40+ hours) field-based position.

Who We Are

We are ERM, a leading sustainability consultancy. We partner with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities. Our diverse team of experts supports clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.