Principal Consultant, Land Services
ERM
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • Massachusetts • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,740 - $152,062 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Drive successful delivery of multi-million-dollar projects in gas and electric transmission and distribution.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, landowners, and agencies to facilitate smooth negotiations.
- Influence strategic growth by identifying new opportunities and contributing to ERM’s reputation as a global sustainability leader.
- Serve as project manager for multiple programs, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.
- Negotiate and secure land agreements on behalf of clients for construction and operational needs.
- Oversee deed and title research, review title searches, and summarize rights accurately.
- Act as liaison between property owners and clients, resolving issues and facilitating agreements.
- Prepare and submit permit applications for road/rail crossings, building permits, and other regulatory requirements.
- Investigate damage claims and negotiate settlements.
- Supervise staff and third-party land agents, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports to support client objectives.
- Manage project land budgets and provide regular financial updates.
Requirements
- 6-8+ years of experience in land services, right-of-way acquisition, or related fields.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines with precision.
- Experience with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, or oil & gas sectors.
- Demonstrated success in developing growth strategies and long-term client partnerships.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience securing legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with private, corporate, and government stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with title research, land valuation studies, and permitting processes.
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- other applicable benefits to eligible employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
land servicesright-of-way acquisitiontitle researchland valuation studiespermitting processesproject managementbudget managementnegotiationfinancial reportingproposal development
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcommunicationstrategic growthinfluenceproblem solvingteam supervisionclient partnership developmentnegotiation skillsprecision in project managementissue resolution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree