Contract Coordinator (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Contract Coordinator for land acquisition management in Atlanta, GA. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead property rights acquisition efforts—managing Acquisition Representatives and serving as the central liaison between ERM and project stakeholders across both office and field environments. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate property rights acquisition efforts, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage Acquisition Representatives—monitor performance and uphold quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between ERM and Acquisition Representatives for assigned projects.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and ensure timely preparation and delivery of progress reports.
• Investigate and resolve project issues through proactive problem solving and remedial action.
• Engage in complex property owner negotiations and access resolutions when needed.
• Represent ERM at public meetings and stakeholder engagements.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meets all performance expectations of Acquisition Representatives (research, negotiation, LIMS documentation, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in right-of-way and land rights acquisition, including complex property issues.
• Superior leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English with strong grammatical precision; bilingual in Spanish advantageous.
• Intermediate to advanced exhibit/map-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

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.

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!

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