Right of Way (ROW) Agent (Field Based)

ERM is seeking Right of Way (ROW) Agents for field-based positions across the U.S., specifically in North Charleston, SC, requiring 100% travel. Responsibilities include land acquisition, negotiations with landowners, and document preparation. Candidates should have 3-6 years of ROW experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in relevant software. The role offers an annual salary of $71,126 – $83,651 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
## About the role

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents across Multiple Locations in the U.S. to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. This is a project term, field-based position with 100% travel. Right-of

- Way (ROW) positions are revolving/on-going positions that are filled on an as-needed basis for specific projects.

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. The role anticipates a limited-term, field-based appointment: for the Right of Way (ROW) Agent position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $71,126 – $83,651, $34.19/hr – $40.2/hr, limited-term, non-exempt.

### What the work involves

You 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. Typical duties include conducting diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees), working on the settlement of complex damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction, and searching courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein. You will also advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights, and draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.

Compliance with corporate health and safety policies is expected and you will perform other duties as assigned or required. You must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

### Experience, education and skills we require

High school diploma. 3 to 6 years of ROW experience. Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, Arc. GIS and data management software. Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices. Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time; Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism; Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.

This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.

### Benefits and application

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed

- Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.*

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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.

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