Manager-Land & Right Of Way

Primary purpose:

Manage and directly support Commercial and Business Development / Engineering & Construction, easement & permit acquisition, landowner/agency notifications, damage negotiations and payments, litigation support, partial releases, third-party condemnations, quiet title actions, damage prevention support, interpretation and communication of easement rights are anticipated.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support of day-to-day activities for Real Estate staff.
• Represent company to third parties (landowners, tenants, governmental entities and agencies, land developers, mineral developers, energy transportation and utility companies) in matters related to company, real estate, and other company assets acquisition. Examples: Acquisition of real estate interests, provide information on easement rights; amendments to or releases of rights of way; zoning issues, damage evaluation and settlement.
• This position will also be utilized for research and preparation of land related contracts and processes, the organization and maintenance of existing contracts, and support of other departmental functions as assigned by the Director of Project Management.
• Provide support to the Legal department for legal controversies, condemnations, litigation and document preparation and review related to real estate issues.
• Supervise and support the technical advancement, career development, and training of each assigned employee.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• This position will be filled at a level commensurate with the candidate's education and experience.
• Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline.
• Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate and communicate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field such as land management, energy management, geography, business, public administration, engineering, law, etc. is preferred or 10 years of equivalent experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience with right-of-way responsibilities in the energy sector.
• A minimum of ten (10) years with direct people management.
• Knowledge of real property law, business law, commodity pricing, title examination standards and procedures, agricultural and ranching practices, and general pipeline construction activity.
• Knowledge of engineering terminology, drawings, and maps.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations relative to acquisition, maintenance, and management of right of way property interests.
• Knowledge of applicable company standards for title sufficiency documentation, common pipeline facility construction, project accounting and tracking, etc.
• Knowledge of land-related computer applications.
• Demonstrated success in managing project budgets.
• Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an organization.
• Proven ability to drive positive change with continuous improvement.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Travel is required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.