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

ERM is seeking an experienced and motivated Consulting Senior Associate, Land & Right of Way based in Chicago or northern Indiana to support projects primarily in the electric transmission and distribution industry.

The Ideal candidate will support projects for our clients spanning a variety of industry sectors.

Additionally, they will help negotiate and secure 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.  This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting service team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Work on multiple projects and/or program(s) and serve as an assistant project manager to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.


* Develop relationships with existing and prospective Clients to identify opportunities to support their projects and project teams.


* 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.


* 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.


* Support resource loading, workflow management and budget management.


* Manage project land budgets and prepare regular reports on financial progress.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor's and/or Masters preferred but not required; IRWA or similar registration preferred but not necessary.

In lieu of a degree, candidates with 5+ 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, m...