Lead Land Agents (Field Based)

ERM; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Land Agents to support pipeline and electric transmission projects across Indiana, Iowa and Illinois. The role focuses on acquiring land rights, licenses, leases and permits for project facilities in a field-based, full-time position lasting about 2.5 months with potential extension.

Primary duties include negotiating with landowners, resolving damage claims, researching ownership records and drafting entry rights documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 3–5 years ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.
• Notary license preferred.
• Real estate license preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS 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 professionalism.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct negotiations with landowners or designees.
• Settle damage claims related to construction.
• Search records to determine ownership and interests.
• Advise on fair market values for land acquisition.
• Prepare documents for entry rights, damages, contracts, easements, licenses, leases and permits.
• Comply with health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Real estate

Communication

Office software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is hiring Land Agents across Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois 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), limited term role with a duration of 2.5 months, extendable field-based position.

Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.

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 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma.
• 3 to 5 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.
• Notary license preferred.
• Real estate license preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, 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.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.