Contract Coordinator (Field Based)

Contract Coordinator

ERM is hiring a Contract Coordinator for land acquisition management in Atlanta, GA. In this pivotal role, you'll lead property rights acquisition effortsmanaging 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 Representativesmonitor 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.