Real Estate Services Agent II

ONEOK • St Paul, MN

4d • $86,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Responsible for independently handling routine to moderately complex real estate and right-of-way activities within an assigned area. The role acquires rights-of-way, site easements, leases, access rights and real property; performs due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures; negotiates and settles damage claims; and facilitates permits and the administration, amendment, renewal, release or termination of property rights with government officials.

The position coordinates field acquisition activities and third-party right-of-way contractors for construction projects and operational support. It supports the federally mandated Integrity Management Program, researches ownership and title records, reviews property instruments, and coordinates projects with property owners, company employees, contractors and government personnel. Work products may include agreements, permits, leases, deeds, due diligence materials, damage settlements, payment documents, appraisals, and related records.

Requirements

• Typically 2–5 years of progressively responsible experience in right-of-way transactions, real estate, land, title, permitting, construction support or related energy industry work.
• Knowledge or experience related to pipeline construction methods and procedures, right-of-way and real estate transactions, negotiation, property law, permits, and government easements.
• Ability to read and interpret survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence.
• Experience researching or preparing legal documents, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence.
• Experience testifying, interacting, advising, negotiating and communicating effectively.
• Ability to negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including exchanging information and conducting presentations.
• Ability to apply math and algebraic formulas.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications, electronic document-management and project-tracking systems, GIS or mapping applications, online property-record resources, and mobile technology for field and office work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• A TREC License is required if negotiating land acquisition in Texas.
• Ability to travel to other locations and outdoor job sites; an applicable driver's license may be required if assigned a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a related discipline, or a combination of formal education and related experience.
• Notary Public for the appropriate location.
• Certified Senior Right-of-Way Agent.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, access rights, pipeline rights-of-way and bills of sale; investigate, document, negotiate and settle property damage claims, including restoration and project-related impacts.
• Prepare and facilitate accurate payment support that meets project budgets and company requirements; track landowner commitments, payment status and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate field acquisition activities of right-of-way contract agents for pipeline, compressor site, pump station and processing plant projects in the assigned area.
• Coordinate and monitor third-party right-of-way contractors for construction projects and operational support; review deliverables and communicate priorities, status and issues to project leads.
• Support the Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership, notifying landowners of survey and verification-dig activities, documenting contacts and access conditions, and coordinating damage settlements.
• Review easements, leases, deeds, access agreements, plats and related instruments; identify title, property-right and routing concerns, and coordinate or escalate higher-risk issues.
• Research and verify title holders, ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions using approved property-record resources and due diligence data rooms.
• Coordinate projects involving pipeline construction, repair or abandonment; surface site easements and fee properties; pipeline crossings and permits; GIS routing and rerouting; and city, state, federal and county permits.
• Compile, analyze or prepare ROW agreements, encroachment, crossing and access agreements, BIA approval materials, site easements and leases, warranty deeds, due diligence checklists, construction ROW support, damage settlements, permits, real estate contracts, Integrity Management Program materials, lawsuits and testimony, appraisals, payment drafts and bills of sale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed