Consulting Director, Land Services
Erm
Lead land services, business development, and consulting for energy projects.
16 days ago ago
$136,518 - $189,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Field
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Sustainability
Engineering
Risk Management
Health & Safety
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Management
Sector Specialisms
Chemical
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Power
Renewables
Role
What you would be doing
land agreements
land valuation
permit applications
title research
impact assessment
project management
- Negotiate and secure legal land agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) on behalf of our clients from affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations or government agencies, to permit the construction of facilities, transfer of assets, etc.
- Assist in performing, overseeing or reviewing land valuation studies or their equivalent, but excluding appraisals.
- Manage business opportunities and use technical expertise to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting.
- Assist in supervising staff and third-party land agents or other subcontractors.
- Aid with investigating damage claims, damage assessments and settlement negotiations.
- Contribute to leadership and management of project execution activities in support of ERM clients.
- Develop proposals, budgets, project plans, schedules, progress reports, scopes of work and other bid documents.
- Act as liaison between affected property owners and our clients.
- Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM’s global business, as well as to lead client and technical teams.
- Support with preparing and submitting applications for various permits, licenses and bonds (road / railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, etc.).
- Collaborate with ERM Partners, our Client Account Directors and numerous Subject Matter Experts to actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in significant revenue growth with clients across North America.
- Support the growth and development of ERM’s Land Services area and actively collaborate with colleagues across the globe. Drive innovation within the business to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.
- Assist with performing, overseeing or reviewing deed and title research and investigations.
- Develop new and expand existing client relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.
- Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.
- Lead consulting engagements in the areas of impact assessment, technical discipline-specific consulting and/or permitting and compliance.
- Build, grow and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants. Identify emerging talent and work with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed and given new areas of responsibility.
- Provide business value, raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities and selling strategically within client organizations.
- Maintain a pulse on industry business cycles and prioritize sales efforts toward high-potential, top opportunities.
- Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients to identify opportunities to support their projects and project teams.
What you bring
renewable energy
10+ experience
bachelor’s degree
legal knowledge
negotiation
communication
- Knowledge of the renewable energy and the gas and electric utility industries
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, speak persuasively and develop rapport internally and externally
- Deadline oriented and adaptable to diverse environments (i.e. construction work areas, inclement weather, etc.)
- Ability to identify solutions to resolve conflicts
- Extensive experience working in the renewable energy and/or utility industry
- 10+ of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Understanding of varying state and local laws concerning ownership, laws of descent, storage rights, property rights and eminent domain
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Negotiation experience related, but not limited to, commercial and/or industrial property
- Familiarity with county courthouse record keeping methods
- Experience preparing reports, letters, memos, standard forms and agreements
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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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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