Real Estate Services Agent III

ONEOK • Tulsa, OK

1d • $101,000 - $151,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for acquiring more complex 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 a minimum of four years of work experience as follows:
• Experience securing rights-of-way and/or acquiring real estate
• Experience, knowledge and/or training related to 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, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence
• Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, testifying and communicating effectively
• Knowledge of the use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing mainframe computers, personal computers and/or mobile phone
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to apply math and algebraic formulas
• Ability to negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements
• Ability to communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations

Nice To Haves

• Notary Public for appropriate location preferred
• Certified Senior Right-of-Way Agent preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, and pipeline rights-of-way, bills of sale; negotiate/research and settle damages to landowners’ properties.
• 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 for construction projects.
• 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, company employees, contractors and/or governmental personnel 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, 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