Landman – Eagle Ford

Crescent Energy•Houston, TX

26d

About The Position

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet. Crescent Energy is in search of a Landman to assist and perform all land functions over a geographical area in support of multi-rig drilling programs and production activities, and inform management on various land, legal, and regulatory matters. This role will be responsible for performing all the necessary duties related to contracts and title, surface and mineral land work, and due diligence related to acquisitions and divestitures. To be successful in this position we are looking for a self-starter who desires to be a member of a dynamic team, is interested in learning new skills, and is flexible and adaptable as priorities change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Petroleum Land Management/Energy Management, or related is preferred
Minimum of 5 years In-House Landman experience, with Texas experience strongly preferred
RPL/CPL preferred
Strong experience leading and directing field personnel (i.e. land brokers, surveyors, consultants, operations-field land team) in active development area, both surface and minerals, required
Proven process focused individual with experience with implementation of value/effective/efficient processes within and across interdepartmental Teams, required
Excellent stakeholder awareness, communication, relationship, and organizational skills, required
Superior ability to be a “Team Player” and efficiently and effectively drive Team, department and corporate strategic goals and initiatives, required

Responsibilities

Negotiate, create and interpret various contracts such as JOAs, Oil and Gas Leases, ROWs, Farmouts, AMI/Exploration Agreements, Seismic Options, PSAs, Letter Agreements, Surface Use Agreement, Damage Settlements, etc.
Coordinate/perform/supervise the securing of title work, including abstracts and associated title curative as it relates to surface and mineral ownership
Interpret, execute and maintain contracts to ensure compliance with obligations
Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of land management and negotiation
Assist with complaints, grievance resolutions and other owner disputes and makes recommendations regarding damage claims settlements
Be proactive in addressing community and stakeholder issues
Represent the Company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances that may arise during negotiations with landowners and business activities with regulatory agencies
Coordinate/supervise/perform acquisition or divestiture due diligence/title work and work with other company disciplines and consultants
Acquire drill sites, easements, surface leases, access roads, frac pits, water use and other rights as needed for drilling and production activities
Direct and supervise field personnel such as land brokers, surveyors and other consultants in completing projects such as lease acquisition, title/abstract work, damage settlements, ROW acquisition, etc.
Communicate internally regarding ongoing projects, prospects, timeline strategy, etc.
Serve as company liaison with landowners, local, county, state and federal regulatory agencies