Right of Way (ROW) Agent (Field Based)

Job description

ERM is hiring a Right of Way (ROW) Agent in Northern, IL (Chicagoland and NW area), to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. The ROW Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable. Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions. RESPONSIBILITIES: REQUIREMENTS: - Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees). - Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction. - Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein. - Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights. - Draft and/or supervise the preparation of d...