Field Right-of-Way Agent: Land Rights & Permits

ERM; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents across multiple locations in the U.S. 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 project term, field-based position with 100% travel. ROW positions are revolving/on-going for specific projects.

Qualifications

• Diverse and complex negotiations with land owners.
• Settlement of complex damage claims with land owners relative to construction.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership and extent of interest.
• Establish a range of fair market values for acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and related documents.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with landowners and designees.
• Settle damage claims related to construction.
• Research property ownership and interests.
• Assist in valuing land and rights for acquisition.
• Prepare documents for rights, easements, leases, and permits.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

ROW experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents across multiple locations in the U.S. 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 project term, field-based position with 100% travel. ROW positions are revolving/on-going for specific projects.