Senior Land Agent

ERM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking Senior Right of Way Agents for assignments in Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC and Charlotte, NC. These full-time, 12-month roles involve negotiating land rights, licenses, leases and permits for electric transmission projects, with travel as needed.

Work includes settlement of claims, records search, and value estimates in support of project construction and maintenance. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2+ years ROW experience preferred, and be able to obtain notary status

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 2+ years ROW experience; transmission project experience preferred.
• Notary public or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management software.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with landowners and their designees on diverse and complex matters.
• Settle complex damage claims related to property during construction.
• Search records to determine current property ownership and interests.
• Advise on fair market values for land acquisitions and rights.
• Comply with ERM health and safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Land rights acquisition

Communication

Notary

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is hiring Senior Right of Way Agents in Richmond, VA/Raleigh and Charlotte, NC to support electric transmission and distribution 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 a week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.

RESPONSBILTIES:

• 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.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of ROW experience, transmission project experience preferred.
• Notary public or the ability to obtain within 30 days is required.
• 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 travel regionally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Valid Drivers License.
• 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.

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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.