Landman-Permian

Crescent Energy•Houston, TX

40d

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. As a Landman, you will be responsible for performing all necessary duties and responsibilities related to land contracts, mineral and surface title, surface and subsurface projects, due diligence related to acquisitions and divestitures, along with playing a crucial role in development activities. This role reports to the Permian Land Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Petroleum Land Management or related, 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

Lead/coordinate/supervise the securing of surface title work, including title, curative, agreements and securing of surface locations for active development program
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. with a heightened focus on surface activities
Negotiate, draft, analyze, and interpret various land contracts, including but not limited to, Operating Agreements, Oil and Gas Leases, ROWs, Farmouts, AMI/Exploration Agreements, Trade Agreements, Seismic Options, PSAs, Letter Agreements, Surface Use Agreement, Pooling Agreements, Damage Settlements, etc.
Coordinate/perform/supervise the securing of mineral title work, including abstracts, title opinions and associated title curative
Negotiate, procure mineral leases and surface agreements with Tribal, Federal, Fee and State owners
Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of land management, negotiations, relationships and communication
Strong skills and sense of partnership and community/stakeholder relationships
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 pre and post-acquisition or sale due diligence/title work
Acquire mineral leases, drill sites, easements, surface leases, access roads, frac pits, water use and other rights as needed for drilling and production activities; Tribal, Federal, State and Fee owners
Efficient and effective communication internally and externally regarding ongoing projects, prospects, timeline strategy, etc.
Serve as company liaison with landowners, local, county, state and federal regulatory agencies
Accountable for strong collaboration/leadership between office and field office interdepartmental teams.