Consulting Director, Land Services at Erm in Richmond, VA | USD136,518-189,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

title research

land valuation

permitting

impact assessment

land negotiation

client relations

Ensure projects meet health & safety, financial, and regulatory standards.
Develop and execute commercial strategies to win new business and grow revenue.
Shape ERM’s strategic direction and contribute to thought leadership in sustainability consulting.
Build and manage a high-performance team of land agents and consultants.
Oversee title research, land valuation studies, and permitting processes.
Drive business growth by developing and expanding client relationships in the Power, Renewables, and Energy sectors.
Lead negotiations for land rights, acquisitions, and easements that enable major capital projects.
Mentor and grow a high-performing team, fostering the next generation of industry leaders.
Negotiate and secure land agreements, rights-of-way, leases, and fee purchases.
Lead consulting engagements in impact assessment and compliance.
Deliver innovative solutions that help clients meet regulatory, environmental, and community expectations.
Collaborate with ERM Partners and global experts to deliver world-class solutions.

Requirements

renewable energy

title research

bachelor's degree

negotiation skills

property rights

8+ years

Proven success in the renewable energy and/or utility industry.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Familiarity with courthouse record-keeping and title research.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Strong negotiation skills for complex property and land agreements.
Deep knowledge of renewable energy, gas, and electric utility sectors.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Understanding of property rights, eminent domain, and state/local ownership laws.
8+ years of relevant experience (15+ years preferred) in land services or related consulting.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations

Role

Description

title research

land valuation

permitting

impact assessment

land negotiation

client relations

Ensure projects meet health & safety, financial, and regulatory standards.
Develop and execute commercial strategies to win new business and grow revenue.
Shape ERM’s strategic direction and contribute to thought leadership in sustainability consulting.
Build and manage a high-performance team of land agents and consultants.
Oversee title research, land valuation studies, and permitting processes.
Drive business growth by developing and expanding client relationships in the Power, Renewables, and Energy sectors.
Lead negotiations for land rights, acquisitions, and easements that enable major capital projects.
Mentor and grow a high-performing team, fostering the next generation of industry leaders.
Negotiate and secure land agreements, rights-of-way, leases, and fee purchases.
Lead consulting engagements in impact assessment and compliance.
Deliver innovative solutions that help clients meet regulatory, environmental, and community expectations.
Collaborate with ERM Partners and global experts to deliver world-class solutions.

Requirements

renewable energy

title research

bachelor's degree

negotiation skills

property rights

8+ years

Proven success in the renewable energy and/or utility industry.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Familiarity with courthouse record-keeping and title research.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Strong negotiation skills for complex property and land agreements.
Deep knowledge of renewable energy, gas, and electric utility sectors.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Understanding of property rights, eminent domain, and state/local ownership laws.
8+ years of relevant experience (15+ years preferred) in land services or related consulting.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations