Land Agent - Central MN

Merjent•Saint Cloud, MN

6d•$35 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Merjent, Inc. is seeking motivated land agents for roles based around St. Cloud and Prior Lake, Minnesota. Experience with capital projects, operations, and linear infrastructure and development is highly preferred. The land agents will serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, local governments, and community organizations regarding proposed or existing projects. Key responsibilities include negotiating and securing legal land agreements such as rights-of-way, leases, easements, and fee purchases necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities on behalf of clients. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and make decisions that balance the interests of the company and property owners. This is an opportunity for a career professional to join a growing service team. The pay rate is $35-$50/hour, based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and travel requirements. Retirement and health benefits are available.

Requirements

Associate's degree with at least 2 years of land services experience, with linear experience preferred.
Knowledge of real estate principles gained through education and experience.
Ability to work autonomously.
Initiative taker with strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks.
Willingness to travel and work flexible/long hours.
Positive attitude and a desire to work with people of all backgrounds, in all types of environments.
Proactive problem solver with the ability to negotiate and solve complex land related issues and rights.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to complete assignments, meet client expectations, and track daily field progress.
Ability to negotiate difficult situations, taking all points of view into consideration to determine the best course of action for Merjent and the client.
Ability to work in both office and field environments.
Microsoft Office applications, mapping platforms such as Google Earth, and ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.

Nice To Haves

Capital projects experience
Operations experience
Linear infrastructure and development experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and key stakeholders; managing the acquisition, negotiation, and communication of all types of real property rights related to energy projects.
Negotiate acquisition of easements, leases, fee property, permits and other agreements both for permanent and/or temporary rights, and damages settlement (minor and/or complex damage issues).
Work with landowners and key stakeholders to understand development limits, access, and other site considerations that could affect a project's layout and installation.
Examine and search public records to determine land ownership, title chain/reports, including the names and addresses of surface owners, tenants, renters, mortgages, etc.
Identify and track project milestones, reporting progress to the leadership.
Analyze local land values for development of the acquisition offer range and a pre-assessment of damage payments.
Analyze existing land rights and determine land rights required for the assigned work.
Represent the client by setting up and/or attending business related meetings with various government or agency officials (state, county, etc.).
Document all communication and correspondence with landowners including in-person meetings, email, phone, and mail using standard Microsoft Office applications.
Review, understand, and comply with Merjent processes, procedures, and forms with minimal supervision; including adoption of all submitted safety policies/ procedures and completion of all required training for affected staff.