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ERM · 1 week ago

Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way (Entry Level)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$66K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

ERM is a global environmental leader seeking a motivated Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way to support projects in the electric transmission and distribution industry. The role involves negotiating legal land agreements, conducting research, and assisting with various project responsibilities to meet client expectations.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work on multiple projects to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality

Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) on behalf of our clients from affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations or government agencies, to permit the construction of facilities, transfer of assets, etc

Assist with performing, overseeing or reviewing deed and title research and investigations. Review title searches for accuracy and aid in abstraction of rights for summarization

Act as liaison between affected property owners and our clients

Assist in performing, overseeing or reviewing land valuation studies or their equivalent, but excluding appraisals

Support with preparing and submitting applications for various permits, licenses and bonds (road / railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, etc.)

Aid with investigating damage claims, damage assessments and settlement negotiations

Help develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work and other bid documents

Track project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress

Qualification

Land agreements negotiationDeedTitle researchLand valuation studiesProject managementGrowth strategies developmentTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's and/or Masters preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary. In lieu of a degree, candidates with 3+ years related experience will be considered

Ability to manage varying priorities and multiple tasks while forging a cohesive delivery team to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects

Ability to work both independently and within teams of subject matter experts

Experience in developing and implementing successful growth strategies with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy projects, mining, oil & gas, technology clients

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability and AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Company

ERM

Glassdoor3.6

ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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