Field-Based ROW Agent: Land Rights Negotiator (CO)

ERM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents in Central and Eastern Colorado 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 40 hours per week limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas, diversified energy or electric transmission experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and appraisal practices.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Local candidates strongly 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).
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s).
• Advise and assist in establishing fair market values for land acquisitions.
• Draft and supervise documents for rights of entry, easements, leases, permits, options to purchase.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Negotiation

Documentation

Land rights

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents in Central and Eastern Colorado 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 40 hours per week limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.