Real Estate Services Agent II

ONEOK • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $86,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Real Estate Services Agent will provide regional support for existing pipeline infrastructure from a real estate and land perspective. Responsible for planning, monitoring and managing Encroachments, Permits and Renewal projects from initiation through completion. Acquiring rights-of-way (ROW), site easements, leases and real property. Performing due diligence for acquisitions and divestures. Negotiating and settling damage claims. Facilitating permits, terming rights-of-way, etc. with city, state, county and federal government officials.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:
• 3 - 5 years experience in Real Estate Services
• Experience securing rights-of-way and/or acquiring real estate.
• Experience, knowledge and/or training related to: Project Management or complex project coordination.
• 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 preparing legal documents, encroachments, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, releases, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence.
• Experience testifying, interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
• Knowledge of: Railroad, Government, State, County and local agencies permitting, leasing and or easements acquisition processes and general knowledge of title ownership verification.
• Knowledge of: basic operation and/or construction knowledge related to Real Estate Services inclusive of familiarity with terminology.
• Ability to: complete projects meeting objectives, schedules and costs.
• Ability to: negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements.
• Ability to: utilize tools and equipment including utilize office equipment, computers and related software.
• Ability to: proficiently utilize Microsoft Excel with ability to create complex reports using formulas, filters and format reports for printing; utlize Word to compose memorandums/correspondence with tables and reports.
• Ability to: perform data entry and knowledge of database functionality.
• Ability to: utilize effective interpersonal and communication skills, exchange information and/or conduct presentations.
• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas.
• Ability to: be self-motivated to handle multiple priorities and time management skills to efficiently complete assigned work and meet deadlines.
• If negotiating land acquisition in Texas, TREC License required

Responsibilities

• Progress reporting, troubleshooting and people and vendor management.
• Ensure projects meet objectives, schedules and cost.
• Support internal and external resources and communicate throughout the company as well as with external vendors, contractors and customers.
• Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, and pipeline rights-of-way, bills of sale; negotiate/research and settle damages to landowners’ properties.
• Provide information and assistance to producers, process stakeholders, customers, employees, governmental agencies, contractors, attorneys, and others relative to various contracts, and agreements.
• Facilitate payments that meet the construction project budget.
• Manage the field acquisition activities of multiple right of way contract agents involved with major pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects.
• Manage and direct 3rd party ROW contractors daily tasks for construction projects and operational support.
• Coordinate ongoing federally mandated Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership and contacting each landowner where survey will be done.
• Verify where any verification digs will be done, contact landowner and settle damages.
• Review and advise project managers of problem title and routing of pipeline projects.
• Research and verify title holders/ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions at county and federal courthouse offices and due diligence data rooms.
• Coordinate projects with property owners, developers, company employees, contractors and/or government agencies 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. Pipeline relocations and reimbursement. 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 agreements. Bureau of Indian Affairs approval process. Site easements and leases. Warranty Deeds. Due diligence check lists. 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.

Benefits

• ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree