Consulting Associate, Land Services (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Associate Consultant, Land & Right of Way based in the upper Midwest to support projects primarily in the electric transmission and distribution industry.

The ideal candidate will support projects for our clients spanning a variety of industry sectors.

Additionally, they will help negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities on behalf of our clients.  This is an excellent opportunity for an entry level professional to join a growing and exciting service team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Work on multiple projects to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.


* Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) on behalf of our clients from affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations or government agencies, to permit the construction of facilities, transfer of assets, etc.


* Assist with performing, overseeing or reviewing deed and title research and investigations.

Review title searches for accuracy and aid in abstraction of rights for summarization.


* Act as liaison between affected property owners and our clients.


* Assist in performing, overseeing or reviewing land valuation studies or their equivalent, but excluding appraisals.


* Support with preparing and submitting applications for various permits, licenses and bonds (road / railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, etc.).


* Aid with investigating damage claims, damage assessments and settlement negotiations.


* Help develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work and other bid documents.


* Track project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s and/or Masters preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary.

In lieu of a degree, candidates with 3+ years related experience will be considered.


* Ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.


* Ability to work both independently and within teams of subject matter experts.


* Experience in developing and implementing successful growth strategies with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects, mining, oil & gas, technology clients.

For the Consulting Associate, Land Services position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $63,689 – $70,824 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, tra...