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Merjent · 1 day ago

Land Services Project Manager - WI

Appleton,WI,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Merjent Inc. is a medium-sized consulting and engineering company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. They are seeking an experienced Land Services Project Manager to manage land services projects from conception to completion, focusing on client relationships, project delivery, and team mentorship.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead land services project scopes for energy and infrastructure projects, including transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, and pipeline projects

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, work plans, and land-related deliverables from initiation through closeout

Track project performance, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues impacting scope, schedule, quality, or budget

Prepare and review proposals, work orders, scope changes, and supporting documentation

Ensure all land services activities comply with contract requirements, client expectations, and Merjent's quality and professional standards

Direct land acquisition efforts, including easements, fee acquisitions, access agreements, licenses, and temporary workspace

Oversee title research, ownership verification, encumbrance analysis, and resolution of title issues

Interview, hire, manage, and coordinate right-of-way agents, title agents, surveyors, and subconsultants to ensure timely, accurate delivery

Review land-related deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to client submission

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on land services scope, schedule, budget, and overall project status

Coordinate with landowners, legal counsel, surveyors, engineers, environmental teams, and permitting agencies

Prepare and deliver project status updates, reports, and forecasts to clients and internal leadership

Mentor and support land services staff and field teams, fostering professional development and consistent project delivery

Monitor project budgets and support accurate, timely invoicing in accordance with contract terms, including time-and-materials and not-to-exceed agreements

Support proposal development, scope refinement, and change management activities

Maintain organized, complete, and auditable project documentation and records

Qualification

Land services project managementLand acquisitionEnergy industry experienceClient facing consultingProject developmentPublic speakingInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingNegotiation skillsAdaptability

Required

5+ years' experience in the land services industry, with 3+ years of land services project management experience in the energy industry

Initiative-taking problem-solver with the ability to assist in planning resources to keep land service projects running smoothly

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities

Ability to proactively identify and strategically work to resolve challenging situations with confidence

Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to management, clients, and key landowners

Ability to delegate work assignments, set expectations, and monitor progress

Highly effective negotiator in difficult situations, taking all points of view into consideration to determine the best course of action for Merjent and the Field Services Division

Strong work ethic and high integrity; Action-oriented, dedicated, and deliberate

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Ability to work in both office and field environments

Preferred

Experience in land acquisition, energy, real estate, permitting, project development, and/or client facing consulting, with a focus on transmission line and pipeline infrastructure project management preferred

Bachelor's degree in geography, real estate, planning, project management, business, or related fields preferred but not required