Manager Land - Transmission Growth

Williams • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. This role is an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors. At Williams, the company makes clean energy happen. As a Land Manager, you will mentor and lead a team of land professionals in the acquisition and negotiation of land and property rights for pipeline and facilities construction, as well as the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline and facilities. You will collaborate with your team to facilitate quality relationships with landowners and Williams partners. The ability to build and nurture relationships and connect with all levels of the organization are keys to success. The work will be challenging, and with the company's Core Values to guide, employees quickly learn and grow. The company is looking for individuals to apply their passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy. As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there, currently handling one third of the natural gas in the United States. Williams offers career opportunities that include competitive compensation and inclusive benefits, growth and development opportunities, an inclusive culture, opportunities to get involved in the community, and flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules. The company is proud of its innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invites applicants to explore how they can help make clean energy happen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in related areas such as right-of-way or land functions
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

Nice To Haves

• Senior Right of Way Professional certification
• Completion of at least one approved IRWA (International Right Way of Way Association)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with others to ensure strategy aligns with the business need and enterprise strategy
• Develops and maintains metrics
• Directs and assists the team in research/preparation of land related contracts
• Oversees land strategy, negotiations, and execution to ensure timely delivery for capital expansion projects
• Handles meaningful investigations and assumes responsibility for interpretation of business aspects for project success
• Coordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees
• Develops/handles budgets, plans and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis
• Develops and implements strategy to ensure that all land record data is inputted into record system
• Collaborates with internal partners such as attorneys, project managers, environmental, regulatory, and operations personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual incentive program
• Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Robust employee learning and development
• High internal mobility (we promote from within)
• Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
• Domestic partner benefits
• Educational reimbursement
• Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
• Employee resource groups
• Employee assistance programs
• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees