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ERM

Consulting Associate, Land & Right of Way

ERM

. Support multiple projects and ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,100 - $79,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land acquisition, title review, and permitting processes while effectively managing project budgets and timelines. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for liaising with clients and property owners.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Land AcquisitionTitle ReviewProject AccountingStakeholder EngagementIRWA Certification

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementDeed ResearchTitle ResearchBudget TrackingPermit ApplicationsDamage AssessmentProposal DevelopmentCost TrackingScope DevelopmentFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationOrganizationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
IRWA Certification
Industry Keywords
Land and Right-of-Way ProjectsPower GenerationElectric TransmissionRenewable EnergyMiningOil and GasUtility Infrastructure Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support multiple projects and ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality
  • Negotiate and secure legal land agreements, including rights-of-way, leases, grants, and fee purchases
  • Perform, oversee, or review deed and title research and investigations
  • Review title searches and abstract rights for summaries and reporting
  • Serve as liaison between affected property owners and clients
  • Assist with land valuation studies or equivalent analyses, excluding appraisals
  • Prepare and submit applications for permits, licenses, bonds, roadway crossings, railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy haul permits, and related approvals
  • Investigate damage claims, conduct damage assessments, and support settlement negotiations
  • Develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work, and bid documentation
  • Track project land budgets and prepare regular financial progress reports
  • Coordinate with project managers, clients, landowners, and regulatory stakeholders
  • Contribute to business development and proposal preparation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
  • Recent graduate to 1 year of professional experience
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple assignments while meeting concurrent project deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts
  • Basic understanding of project accounting, cost tracking, invoicing, project administration, or task management functions
  • Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
  • Preferred: IRWA certification, registration, or similar professional designation
  • Preferred: Exposure to land and right-of-way projects in power generation, electric transmission, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, technology, or related infrastructure sectors
  • Preferred: Familiarity with land acquisition, title review, permitting, or utility infrastructure development projects
  • Resume and brief cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Potential bonus pay, subject to ERM's discretion and policies