Managing Consultant, Project Manager, Land and Right-of-Way

ERM•Rolling Meadows, IL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Future of Energy Infrastructure – Join ERM as a Project Manager for Land & Right-of-Way. ERM is looking for an experienced Managing Consultant, Project Manager to lead and deliver complex Land and Right-of-Way initiatives. This role involves shaping the backbone of critical energy projects, driving strategic land solutions, influencing major pipeline and electric transmission projects, partnering with industry leaders, and growing a career with a global sustainability powerhouse. The role is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Energy infrastructure projects require the right land agreements, and this role ensures clients have the legal and strategic foundation to build, operate, and maintain essential facilities, directly impacting projects that power communities and advance sustainability goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
5+ years of experience in land and right-of-way project management
Proven ability to negotiate and secure legal land agreements with diverse stakeholders
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external clients
Expertise in managing budgets, schedules, and scopes across multiple projects
Knowledge of property rights, eminent domain, and state/local land laws
Ability to identify risks and solutions to resolve conflicts
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

IRWA certification
Familiarity with pipeline and electric transmission construction practices
Familiarity with types of local land use controls, health and safety requirements, and wetland, cultural and other environmental regulations
Experience with environmental regulations, permitting processes, and land valuation studies.

Responsibilities

Drive the negotiation and acquisition of rights-of-way, leases, and land agreements critical to project execution.
Serve as a strategic partner to clients, guiding them through complex land and regulatory challenges.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Expand ERM’s Land & Right-of-Way service offering through business development and client relationship management.
Mentor emerging talent and shape the next generation of land professionals.
Manage end-to-end land acquisition processes, including negotiations and securing agreements.
Advise clients on strategic land and right-of-way issues, providing actionable recommendations.
Oversee deed/title research, permitting applications, and damage claim investigations.
Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports for multiple projects.
Lead business development efforts to grow ERM’s Land & Right-of-Way team.
Supervise staff and subcontractors, ensuring quality and compliance.
Mentor junior consultants and foster a collaborative team environment.