ROW Land Rights Negotiator—Field Travel

ERM; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking Right of Way (ROW) Agents across Multiple Locations in the United States to support pipeline and electric transmission projects. The role focuses on acquiring land rights, licenses, leases, and permits, with 100% travel for field-based work on a revolving, as-needed basis.

Candidates will negotiate with landowners, search records, draft entry and settlement documents, and ensure compliance with safety policies. Strong communication and real estate knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 3 to 6 years of ROW experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management tools.
• Knowledge of real estate values and appraisal practices.
• Ability to travel to remote locations for extended periods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and draft rights-of-entry documents.

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 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.

Skills

Negotiation with landowners

FM knowledge of property values

Document drafting

Record search

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is seeking Right of Way (ROW) Agents across Multiple Locations in the United States to support pipeline and electric transmission projects. The role focuses on acquiring land rights, licenses, leases, and permits, with 100% travel for field-based work on a revolving, as-needed basis.

Candidates will negotiate with landowners, search records, draft entry and settlement documents, and ensure compliance with safety policies. Strong communication and real estate knowledge are essential.