Right of Way (ROW) Agent (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Atlanta, Georgia is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents to support natural gas transmission projects. You will acquire land rights, licenses, leases and other documents, and maintain detailed acquisition records for the construction and operation of facilities.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of ROW experience, a GA Real Estate license and notary, and are comfortable working in remote locations. This is a full-time, 12-month term position with potential extension, within ERM’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years ROW experience.
• Knowledge of real estate values and appraisal practices.
• IRWA membership a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse outreach and negotiations with land owners to secure easements and licenses.
• Document all landowner interactions and maintain acquisition records.
• Search courthouse and records to determine property ownership and extent of interest.
• Assist in establishing fair market values for land acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Record/documentation

Client outreach

Communication

Data management

Property rights knowledge

Real estate appraisal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High school diploma required

Active Georgia Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License

Active Georgia Notary License

IRWA membership a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents in Atlanta, Georgia to support natural gas 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, limited-term position with a duration of 12 months, extendable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Conduct diverse and complex outreach and negotiations with land owners (or their designees) to secure easements, fee acquisition, licenses, and related property rights.
• Document all landowner interactions and maintain complete acquisition records.
• 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.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Active Georgia Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License and in good standing.
• Active Georgia Notary License.
• Minimum of 3 years of ROW experience.
• Previous Pipeline or Electric Transmission Experience 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.
• IRWA membership a plus.
• 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.

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. 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 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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. 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.