Field Right of Way Agent: Land Rights & Negotiations

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) seeks a Right of Way Agent (Field Based) to support pipeline and electric transmission projects in Northern Indiana or Eastern Illinois.

The role involves acquiring land rights, licenses, leases, and permits for construction and operation of facilities. The position is full-time for 12 months, with field-based duties, travel, and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent acceptable.
• Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas, diversified energy or electric transmission experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of PC, MS Office, 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.
• 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) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownerships 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Land acquisition

Communication

Project coordination

Real estate knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) seeks a Right of Way Agent (Field Based) to support pipeline and electric transmission projects in Northern Indiana or Eastern Illinois.

The role involves acquiring land rights, licenses, leases, and permits for construction and operation of facilities. The position is full-time for 12 months, with field-based duties, travel, and a valid driver's license required.