Manager - Right of Way

Summary

- Oversees and manages land and Right-of-Way (ROW) activities for the Company’s Capital Projects

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Management of ROW projects and the coordination of the activities of assigned staff, contractors and/or consultants through the planning, route development, pre-acquisition, acquisition, construction, post-construction, operational phases and ongoing maintenance activities along the ROW and Company facilities;

- Oversee direct reports and/or direct the efforts and work product of additional contractors and consultants to ensure ROW acquisitions are on time and within budget, and that ROW projects comply with Company guidelines and contracts;

- Establish, implement, communicate, and enforce policies and procedures related to ROW that enhance efficiencies and meet the overall objective and goals of the departments and the Company

- Establish sound strategies for successful negotiations including recognizing and anticipating obstacles and mitigating and resolving problems relating to ROW;

- Manage ROW due diligence on acquisition, land rights, obligations, and divestitures

- Oversee land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, damage claims, taxes, construction land disputes, interpretation of legal documentation, deed restrictions, title issues, mining rights, oil/gas rights, etc. together with development of legal documents such as easements, leases, releases, settlement documents and other instruments for further review and approval by legal staff;

- Strong interface (critical and essential to the position) with ROW Department Management, Project Managers/Staff, Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, Finance, Health & Safety and Business Development; as well as external customers, landowners, producers, contractors, consultants, government officials, municipalities and agencies;

- Responsible for ROW Budgets – manage department and/or project budget activity, including preparation of budgets, management and forecasting budgets, preparation of right-of-way cost estimates for projects/acquisitions and establishing short and long term goals and impacts;

- Represent Company at public meetings, landowner negotiations, public hearings, mediations, trials, etc.;

- Support and assist in Company Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Program and safety initiatives;

- Establish and maintain high standards and measurable goals for the ROW Department and/or projects in line with the Company’s mission and goals;

- Enhance, protect, and enforce Company’s property rights; ensure payment obligations are satisfied

- Ensure utilization and maintenance of ROW databases and appropriate file documentation and retention;

- Ensure all work, communications, and negotiations are conducted with honesty, integrity, and transparency, and in accordance with Company standards

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

- Minimum of 8 years or more ROW experience preferably with a natural gas or liquids pipeline operator

- Minimum of 5years of supervisory and/or management of a ROW Department and/or Projects (preferably across multiple locations) preferred

- Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and articulate the following:right-of-way purpose and need; financial data including budgeting, project management process, project estimating and land value analysis (including easement cost evaluations and fee acquisition (i.e. compression and dehydration stations); property title; property appraisal; due diligence process for acquisitions; an advanced knowledge of right-of-way and real estate, including interpretation, drafting and redlining of legal documents, construction plans, legal filings, and proceedings (including ability to testify on company’s behalf and be deposed); general knowledge of construction methods, environmental requirements, remediation and regulatory compliance

- Excellent customer service skills and be an effective communicator, both orally and in written form

- Self-directed with a hands-on approach, disciplined, and dedicated

- Ability to pivot between being a team leader or a team member as circumstances dictate

- Ability to be composed, poised and discrete in nature

- Demonstrate a high level of integrity and sensitivity when managing confidential information

- Effective decision making skills, managerial skills, and social media skills

- Ability to travel extensively and be available as needed