Consultant, Land & Right of Way

ERM•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

ERM is seeking an experienced and motivated 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 a career professional to join a growing and exciting service team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader, or broader sustainability consulting.

Requirements

Bachelors and/or Masters in planning, geography, or related field preferred but not
IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary.
3+ years of consulting experience with supporting land and right-of-way projects such as pipeline and electric transmission lines impact assessments, national/state/local-level environmental reviews, facility siting and permitting.
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.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Work on multiple projects and serve as deputy project manager to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Develop relationships with existing and prospective Clients to identify opportunities to support their projects and project teams.
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.
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.
Assist in supervising staff and third party land agents or other subcontractors.
Develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work and other bid documents.
Support resource loading, workflow management and budget management.
Manage project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress.