Field ROW Acquisition Pro (Travel Project)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (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.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of ROW experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees).
• Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during construction.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) 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

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (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.