Land Services Project Manager - MN

Merjent • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Merjent Inc. is seeking an experienced Land Services Project Manager, preferably with experience in the energy industry, to manage land services projects from conception to completion. This role involves managing client relationships, project delivery, mentoring staff, and pursuing growth opportunities. The Project Manager will support land acquisition, title research, and right-of-way services for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring efficient execution, contract compliance, and adherence to Merjent's quality, safety, and professional integrity standards. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position based in Minnesota, with consideration for candidates willing to travel to project sites for extended periods. The anticipated annual salary ranges from $111,300 to $145,300, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in the land services industry
• 3+ years of land services project management experience in the energy industry
• Experience in land acquisition, energy, real estate, permitting, project development, and/or client facing consulting, with a focus on transmission line and pipeline infrastructure project management preferred
• Initiative-taking problem-solver with the ability to assist in planning resources to keep land service projects running smoothly
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to proactively identify and strategically work to resolve challenging situations with confidence
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to management, clients, and key landowners
• Ability to delegate work assignments, set expectations, and monitor progress
• Highly effective negotiator in difficult situations, taking all points of view into consideration to determine the best course of action for Merjent and the Field Services Division
• Strong work ethic and high integrity; Action-oriented, dedicated, and deliberate
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work in both office and field environments

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in geography, real estate, planning, project management, business, or related fields preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead land services project scopes for energy and infrastructure projects, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, and pipeline projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, work plans, and land-related deliverables from initiation through closeout.
• Track project performance, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues impacting scope, schedule, quality, or budget.
• Prepare and review proposals, work orders, scope changes, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all land services activities comply with contract requirements, client expectations, and Merjent's quality and professional standards.
• Direct land acquisition efforts, including easements, fee acquisitions, access agreements, licenses, and temporary workspace.
• Oversee title research, ownership verification, encumbrance analysis, and resolution of title issues.
• Interview, hire, manage, and coordinate right-of-way agents, title agents, surveyors, and subconsultants to ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Review land-related deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to client submission.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on land services scope, schedule, budget, and overall project status.
• Coordinate with landowners, legal counsel, surveyors, engineers, environmental teams, and permitting agencies.
• Prepare and deliver project status updates, reports, and forecasts to clients and internal leadership.
• Mentor and support land services staff and field teams, fostering professional development and consistent project delivery.
• Monitor project budgets and support accurate, timely invoicing in accordance with contract terms, including time-and-materials and not-to-exceed agreements.
• Support proposal development, scope refinement, and change management activities.
• Maintain organized, complete, and auditable project documentation and records.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous benefits and compensation packages
• Annual career-related training
• Support for travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree