Right Of Way Agent (Field Based)
- Pay
- $38 per hour
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Requirements
- Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees).
- Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.
- Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
- Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
- Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
- IRWA membership a plus.
- Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
- Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
- Ability to travel regionally.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
Pay Transparency
For the Right of Way position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $78,240.00 - $94,577, $37.61/hr - $45.46/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt.
An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee's fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.
This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible * employees.
*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
About ERM
ERM is hiring a Right of Way (ROW) Agent in Worcester, Massachusetts to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. ROW Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a part-time (20 hours a week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.
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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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!
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From ERM's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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