Hybrid Principal Consultant, Land Services

at ERM

• Job title: Principal Consultant, Land Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $118,740 - $152,062 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Principal Consultant leading land services at ERM for energy infrastructure projects. Driving complex negotiations and managing multi-million-dollar initiatives with a focus on sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery of multi-million-dollar projects in gas and electric transmission and distribution.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, landowners, and agencies to facilitate smooth negotiations.
• Influence strategic growth by identifying new opportunities and contributing to ERM’s reputation as a global sustainability leader.
• Serve as project manager for multiple programs, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.
• Negotiate and secure land agreements on behalf of clients for construction and operational needs.
• Oversee deed and title research, review title searches, and summarize rights accurately.
• Act as liaison between property owners and clients, resolving issues and facilitating agreements.
• Prepare and submit permit applications for road/rail crossings, building permits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Investigate damage claims and negotiate settlements.
• Supervise staff and third-party land agents, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and progress reports to support client objectives.
• Manage project land budgets and provide regular financial updates.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in land services, right-of-way acquisition, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines with precision.
• Experience with power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, or oil & gas sectors.
• Demonstrated success in developing growth strategies and long-term client partnerships.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience securing legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with private, corporate, and government stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with title research, land valuation studies, and permitting processes.

Benefits

• paid time off
• parental leave
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• other applicable benefits to eligible employees