ERM

Principal Consultant, Land Services (Principal Level)

ERMChicago, IL, United States 🇺🇸

$97,837 - $136,875

Gross/year - Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

Project ManagementExpert
Land AcquisitionExpert
Client Relationship ManagementExpert
NegotiationExpert
Environmental Impact AssessmentProficient
BudgetingProficient
Team LeadershipProficient
Proposal WritingProficient

Job description

ERM is seeking an experienced and motivated Land Services Principal Consultant based in the Midwest to support projects primarily in the gas and electric transmission and distribution industry. The ideal candidate will support and manage projects for our clients spanning a variety of industry sectors. Additionally, they will oversee the negotiation and acquisition of legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities on behalf of our clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on multiple projects and/or program(s) and serve as project manager
  • Develop relationships with existing and prospective Clients
  • Negotiate and secure legal land agreements
  • Assist with performing, overseeing or reviewing deed and title research
  • Act as liaison between affected property owners and our Clients
  • Support with preparing and submitting applications for various permits, licenses and bonds
  • Aid with investigating damage claims, damage assessments and settlement negotiations
  • Assist in supervising staff and third party land agents or other subcontractors
  • Develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work and other bid documents
  • Manage project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's preferred but not necessary
  • 10+ years related experience (in lieu of degree)
  • Ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks
  • Experience in developing and implementing successful growth strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients
  • High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices
  • Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive package including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
  • Annual discretionary based performance bonus

ERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.