Principal Consultant, Land Services

Principal Consultant, Land Services ERM Group - 3.2 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $118,740 - $152,062 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Qualifications Budget management Construction negotiation Business development within consulting Collaborating with government agencies Research Client relationship development Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Are you a seasoned land services professional ready to lead complex projects and shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join ERM , a global leader in sustainability consulting, and take charge of high-impact initiatives that power communities and industries across Mountains and Pacific . Why This Role Matters 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 degree in a relevant discipline. Or equivalent experience. 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. 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 May 17, 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.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 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. 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. 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!