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Principal Environmental Consultant, Land and Right of Way (Mid-Senior Level) at Environmental Resources Management Southwest, Inc.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Metairie, Louisiana





Job Description:

ERM is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Environmental Consultant - Land and Right-of-Way based in our Gulf Business Unit to support efforts associated with business development related to clients in the pipeline, water services, gas and electric transmission and distribution industry. The ideal candidate will develop relationships that result in project work for the Company.  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, or broader sustainability consulting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • 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.

  • 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 degree in related field

  • 10+ years of relevant experience 

  • Extensive experience working in the utility industry

  • Ability to identify solutions to resolve conflicts.

  • Negotiation experience related, but not limited to, commercial and/or industrial property

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, speak persuasively and develop rapport internally and externally.

  • Experience preparing reports, letters, memos, standard forms and agreements.

  • Deadline oriented and adaptable to diverse environments (i.e. construction work areas, inclement weather, etc.).

  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Knowledge of the gas and electric utility industry

  • Familiarity with county courthouse record keeping methods.

  • Understanding of varying state and local laws concerning ownership, laws of descent, storage rights, property rights and eminent domain.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!





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