Consulting Associate, Right?of?Way (ROW) Agent

Launch Your Career in Infrastructure at the Intersection of People, Projects, and Purpose

At ERM, we're building the infrastructure that communities rely on every dayand we're looking for a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agents who want to play a meaningful role in making that happen. This is a hands-on, people-facing opportunity for professionals eager to apply their real estate and negotiation expertise on complex, high-impact projects.

As a Consulting Associate, Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Ewing, New Jersey region, you'll be a key contributor to water, wastewater, pipeline, gas, and electric transmission projects that support sustainable development and long-term community needs. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your judgment, organization, and communication skills directly influence project success.

Why This Role Matters?

Right-of-way acquisition is foundational to infrastructure delivery. In this role, you'll help ensure projects move forward responsibly and efficiently by securing the land rights and approvals required for construction, operation, and maintenancewhile maintaining trust and professionalism with landowners and stakeholders.

What Your Impact Is:

• Enable critical infrastructure projects by securing land rights and resolving property issues
• Balance project needs with fair, ethical treatment of landowners
• Support safe, compliant, and timely project execution across the region
• Act as a trusted representative of ERM in the field and with external stakeholders

What You'll Bring:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of Right-of-Way (ROW) or related real estate experience
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management software
• Knowledge of real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
• Ability to meet criteria identified in the Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions
• Ability to pass a pre-hire background check and drug screen
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience working on water, wastewater, pipeline, gas, and electric transmission projects
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees) for acquisition of property or property rights
• Support the settlement of complex damage claims related to construction-related property impacts
• Research courthouse and other records to determine current property ownership and extent of interests
• Advise on and assist in establishing fair market value ranges for land and land rights acquisitions
• Review and manage documentation including rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, and options to purchase
• Ensure compliance with corporate health and safety policies
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to support project needs

For the Consulting Associate, Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent position, the anticipated annual base pay is $65,600 $81,353 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.

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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