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JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Responsible for independently handling complex and higher-risk 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; lead the investigation, documentation, negotiation and settlement of complex or sensitive damages to landowners’ properties, including restoration and other project-related impacts.
Prepare and facilitate accurate payment support that meets project budgets and company requirements; oversee landowner commitments, payment status and closeout documentation for assigned matters.
Lead field acquisition activities of multiple right-of-way contract agents involved with major pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects within the assigned area.
Manage and direct third-party ROW contractors for construction projects and operational support; establish priorities, review deliverables, resolve issues and communicate status and material risks to project leadership.
Coordinate complex or sensitive Integrity Management Program activities by verifying ownership, planning landowner outreach for surveys and verification digs, documenting access conditions, and leading damage resolution.
Review and interpret existing easements, leases, deeds, access agreements, plats and related instruments; identify and help resolve complex title, property-right, access and routing issues in coordination with project management, Legal and other internal groups.
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 a minimum of four years of progressively responsible work experience as follows:
Work Experience
Experience securing rights-of-way and/or acquiring real estate
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
Experience reading and interpreting survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence
Experience researching and/or…