Lead Land Agents (Field Based)

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring Land Agents across Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois to support pipeline and electric transmission projects. The role focuses on acquiring land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and related documents to enable project construction, operation, and maintenance.

It is a full-time, limited-term field position lasting 2.5 months, with travel to remote locations anticipated. Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of ROW experience, familiarity with real estate practices, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 3–5 years of ROW experience.
• Oil & Gas or diversified energy experience preferred.
• Notary license preferred
• Real estate license preferred
• Solid PC skills: MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS, data management software.
• Knowledge of real estate values and appraisal practices.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with landowners or designees.
• Settle complex damage claims related to construction.
• Search records to determine ownership and interests.
• Establish range of fair market values for land acquisitions.
• Draft or supervise documents for rights of entry, leases, licenses, permits, options.
• Adhere to corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Property research

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Remote work resilience

Education

High school diploma

Notary license (preferred)

Real estate license (preferred)

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 the 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.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.