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Land Services Director

Merjent
Winona, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

position summary

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Land Services Director with demonstrated success, preferably with energy clients, to develop and manage a program of Right-of-Way agents responsible for negotiating land acquisitions, property access and other related needs associated with the development of energy infrastructure projects. In consultation with the President of Field Services, the Land Services Director will develop and oversee all land-related services in accordance with Merjent and Division-specific strategic plans. The Land Services Director will establish, implement, and oversee short-term and long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies to ensure functional field services are operating in an efficient and profitable manner.

This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity that can be based anywhere in the U.S. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $141,000 and $178,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real - it's based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

responsibilities

Business Development

  • Develop business opportunities in land services, including fostering existing and building new client relationships.
  • Coordinate with the President of Field Services, Chief Growth Officer, and Project / Program Managers on a routine basis to stay in front of current and future opportunities to ensure staffing levels, technical expertise, and client needs are being met.
  • Market and cross sell services both internally and externally.
  • Identify and develop strategic partnerships.
  • Assist with development and review of proposals.

Program Management

  • Manage land services and take responsibility for success and shortcomings.
  • Recruit and staff land agents for energy infrastructure projects.
  • Manage and direct staff workload, including both direct and indirect time.
  • Support the President of Field Services in evaluating staff performance and promotion requests with an eye toward ensuring organic growth of supplemental and entry-level staff.
  • Provide direct oversight to higher complexity / budget projects.
  • Staffing

  • Forecast and communicate staffing needs with leadership.
  • Budget for field staffing and equipment needs.
  • Identify strategic hires.
  • Assist with onboarding supplemental staff.
  • Support sub-consultant vetting and selection.
  • Safety

  • Ensure field staff and field related projects are conducted in accordance with company and client requirements, while limiting overall risk for the company.
  • qualifications and experience

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of land services experience in the energy industry.
  • Initiative-taking problem-solver with the ability to plan resource requirements to keep the business running smoothly.
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to delegate work assignments, set expectations, and monitor progress.
  • Highly effective negotiator in difficult situations, taking all points of view into consideration to determine the best course of action for Merjent and the Field Services Division.
  • Strong team-player and team builder.
  • Travel up to 15%.
  • Ability to work in both office and field environments.
  • E-Verify

    Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to merjent.applicantpro .

    Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

    Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.

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