Principal Consultant, Land Services (Denver, CO)

About the role

Join ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, and take charge of high-impact initiatives that power communities and industries across Mountains and Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for multiple programs, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.
• Drive business development activities.
• Negotiate and secure land agreements on behalf of clients for construction and operational needs.
• Oversee deed and title research, review title searches, and summarize rights accurately.
• Act as liaison between property owners and clients, resolving issues and facilitating agreements.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for road/rail crossings, building permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Investigate damage claims and negotiate settlements.
• Supervise staff and third-party land agents, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports to support client objectives.
• Manage project land budgets and provide regular financial updates.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive successful delivery of multi-million-dollar projects in gas and electric transmission and distribution.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, landowners, and agencies to facilitate smooth negotiations.
• Influence strategic growth by identifying new opportunities and contributing to ERM’s reputation as a global sustainability leader.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, business management, or related sciences/natural resources field—or 12+ years equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 6+ years of experience in land services, right-of-way acquisition, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines with precision.
• Experience with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, or oil & gas sectors.
• Demonstrated success in directly driving business development and client engagements.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience securing legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with private, corporate, and government stakeholders.

Preferred

• Familiarity with title research, land valuation studies, and permitting processes.

Driver's License

This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for the Principal Consultant, Land Services position is $118,740–$152,062 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP