Land Agent (Field Based)

ERM • Scottsdale, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring Land Agents across Yuma and Maricopa County Arizona to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. ROW Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of 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 role with a duration of 6 months, extendable field-based position.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 3 to 5 years of ROW experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.

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.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED