Land Services Manager - Remote Eligible - Full Time

Merjent, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 108,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Services Manager to lead land-related services for energy clients. This role involves overseeing land agents, managing projects, and developing business opportunities within the energy sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in land services, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a company that values integrity and quality, offering a supportive environment with generous benefits, including remote work options and ample vacation time. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing field.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Annual career-related training

Flexible work arrangements

Team meetings and events support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of land services experience in the energy industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage land agents.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land services and manage land agents for energy projects.
• Develop business opportunities and foster client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Skills

Land Services Management

Interpersonal Communication

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

position summary

Merjent Inc. (Merjent) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Land Services Manager with demonstrated success, preferably with energy clients. In consultation with the Land Services Director, the Land Services Manager will assist with the oversight of all land-related services and assist with the development of the service line in accordance with Merjent and Division specific strategic plans. The Land Services Manager will help establish, implement, and oversee short-term and long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies to ensure functional field services are operating in an efficient and profitable manner. The Land Services Manager will be responsible for managing the land agents acting as a point of daily contact for any inquiries, requests and/or concerns, reports to workload, assigning tasks, providing support and coaching.

This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity that can be based anywhere in the U.S. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $108,000 and $141,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real - it's based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

responsibilities

Program Management Assistance

• Manage land services and take responsibility for success and shortcomings.
• Recruit and staff land agents for energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage and direct staff workload, including both direct and indirect time.
• Support the Land Services Director in evaluating staff performance and promotion requests with an eye toward ensuring organic growth of supplemental and entry-level staff.
• Provide direct oversight to higher complexity/budget projects.

Business Development Assistance

• Develop business opportunities in land services, including fostering existing and building new client relationships.
• Coordinate with the Land Services Director, President of Field Services, Chief Growth Officer, and Project/Program Managers on a routine basis to stay in front of current and future opportunities to ensure staffing levels, technical expertise, and client needs are being met.
• Market and cross-sell services both internally and externally.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships.
• Assist with development and review of proposals.

Staffing Assistance

• Forecast and communicate staffing needs with leadership.
• Budget for field staffing and equipment needs.
• Identify strategic hires.
• Assist with onboarding supplemental staff.
• Support sub-consultant vetting and selection.

Safety

• Ensure field staff and field related projects are conducted in accordance with company and client requirements, while limiting overall risk for the company.

qualifications and experience

• Associate's degree and at least 10 years of land services experience in the energy industry.
• Initiative-taking problem-solver with the ability to assist in planning resources to keep the land service line running smoothly.
• Ability to proactively plan, schedule, track, monitor, and advance land acquisition activities.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Existing network of contacts and partners in the energy market is an asset.
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to recognize and identify strategic growth partners that could accelerate the growth of the land service line
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion and have the confidence to ask questions to ensure clear and strategic action.
• Ability to proactively identify and strategically work to resolve challenging situations with confidence.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to management, clients, and key landowners.
• Ability to delegate work assignments, set expectations, and monitor progress.
• Highly effective negotiator in difficult situations, taking all points of view into consideration to determine the best course of action for Merjent and the Field Services Division.
• Strong team-player and team builder.
• Strong work ethic and high integrity; Action-oriented, dedicated, and deliberate.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Remotely based position. Ideally, the successful candidate will be based in the US and the expectation will align working hours in Central/Eastern times zones.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.

E-Verify

Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to merjent.applicantpro.com.

Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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