Principal Consultant, Land Services (Denver, CO)

The ERM International Group Limited • $118K — $152K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in land services or right-of-way acquisition.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines with precision.
  • Experience in power generation, electrical transmission, renewable energy, or oil & gas sectors.
  • Demonstrated success in business development and client engagements.
  • Strong negotiation skills for legal land agreements.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple programs ensuring scope, budget, and timeline are met.
  • Drive business development efforts to enhance client engagement.
  • Negotiate and secure land agreements for client projects.
  • Oversee deed and title research and summarize rights accurately.
  • Act as liaison between property owners and clients to resolve issues.
  • Prepare and submit permit applications for regulatory requirements.
  • Investigate damage claims and negotiate appropriate settlements.
  • Supervise staff and third-party land agents for quality delivery.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, disability, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP plans available.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
Full Job Description
Energy and infrastructure projects are transforming the way we live and work. As a Principal Consultant, Land Services, you'll play a pivotal role in securing the land rights and agreements that make these projects possible. Your expertise will ensure our clients can build and maintain critical facilities while navigating complex regulatory and stakeholder landscapes.

What Your Impact Is
  • 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.


What You'll Bring

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, business management, or related sciences/natural resources field-or 12+ years equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • 6+ 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 directly driving business development and client engagements.
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • Familiarity with title research, land valuation studies, and permitting processes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as project manager for multiple programs, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets are met.
  • Drive business development activities.
  • 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.


Applications accepted through August 31, 2026.

For the Principal Consultant, Land Services position, the anticipated annual base pay is $118,740-$152,062 (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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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