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JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Responsible for independently handling routine to moderately complex real estate and right-of-way activities within an assigned area. Acquires rights-of-way (ROW), site easements, leases, access rights and real property; performs due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures; negotiates and settles damage claims; and facilitates permits and the administration, amendment, renewal, release or termination of property rights with city, state, county and federal government officials.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, access rights, pipeline rights-of-way and bills of sale; investigate, document, negotiate and settle damages to landowners’ properties, including restoration and other project-related impacts.
Prepare and facilitate accurate payment support that meets project budgets and company requirements; track landowner commitments, payment status and closeout documentation.
Coordinate field acquisition activities of right-of-way contract agents involved with pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects within the assigned area.
Coordinate and monitor assigned third-party ROW contractors for construction projects and operational support; review deliverables and communicate priorities, status and issues to the appropriate project lead.
Support the federally mandated Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership, notifying landowners of survey and verification-dig activities, documenting contacts and access conditions, and coordinating damage settlements.
Review existing easements, leases, deeds, access agreements, plats and related instruments; identify problem title, property-right gaps and routing concerns, and coordinate or escalate higher-risk issues as appropriate.
Research and verify title holders and ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions using county, federal, online and other approved property-record resources and due diligence data rooms.
Coordinate projects with property owners, company employees, contractors and/or governmental personnel including but not limited to: Pipeline construction, repair or abandonment.
Surface site easements and fee properties.
Pipeline crossing/paralleling permits on state highways, county roads, federal lands, railroads and city permits.
GIS Routing and rerouting of pipelines.
Obtain various city, state, federal and county permits.
Compile, analyze, and/or prepare information including but not limited to:
Rights-of-way (ROW) agreements.
Encroachment, crossing and access agreements.
Bureau of Indian Affairs approval process.
Site easements and leases.
Warranty Deeds.
Due diligence checklists.
Construction ROW support.
Settlement of damages.
City, state and federal permits, right-of-way, easements, etc.
Real estate contracts.
Integrity Management Program.
Lawsuits and testimony.
Appraisals.
Payment drafts and bills of sale.
Education
Associate's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:
Work Experience
This role is typically attained through 2 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience in right-of-way transactions, real estate, land, title, permitting, construction support or other related energy industry work.
Experience, knowledge and/or training related to: Work in diversified entities of the company.
Pipeline construction methods and procedures.
Right-of-way and real estate transactions.
Negotiation skills.
Knowledge of property law.
City, county, federal and state permits.
State, county, federal and city easements.
Reading and interpreting survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence.
Experience…