Right of Way Agent - Houston, TX

Kinder Morgan•Houston, TX

51d

About The Position

The Right of Way Agent will report to a manager based out of Birmingham, AL, supporting an area of responsibility in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. This position will office out of Brentwood, TN, Birmingham, AL, Houston, TX or another existing KM facility in Tennessee. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.To be considered for our Right of Way Agent job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you have right of way work and/or Real Estate Legal experience.Primary PurposePerform all aspects of right of way and real estate related activities necessary to maintain and protect company's property rights; while negotiating favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, franchise and permit rights, encroachment resolutions and settlements of damage claims, review and critique both legal documents and engineering drawings.Position job title will be assigned, depending on the qualifications, skill sets and experience of the successful candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree preferred and/or equivalent industry related right-of-way work and/or Real Estate Legal experience.
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in performing all aspects of land and right-of-way, with a minimum of 5 years direct experience in the pipeline industry working on both FERC regulated and non-regulated projects, with some experience in overseeing contract or in-house staff is preferred.
Knowledge in all aspects of right-of-way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory and legal issues
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required by the Company to perform job duties
Proficient computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operation systems and learning of other company propriety software expected).
Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must have highly developed organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Must be a self-starting individual and be able to follow directions and procedures, adhere to a work schedule and be able to focus on details.
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Will report to a manager in Birmingham, AL and will be responsible to manage a geographical area extending over 1,800 miles, therefore limited daily guidance and supervision following training is required, including detailed reporting and updates on both employee progress and agents, must be on point and delivered on time.
Must be flexible and able to work independently, effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor / attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors and outside contacts and regulatory agencies
Must possess analytical and reconciliation skills necessary for problem solving and decision making
Must be able to understand financial impacts of decisions and courses of action and be results oriented
Must be able to work with teams, take direction from supervisor(s), and adhere to required work schedules, often working evenings and even a weekend if necessary.
Must show great attention on details and follow all work rules.
Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders.
Able to travel distances to attend meetings, inspections and construction activities. Spend significant time at work station - computer use, reviewing and preparing documents/reports.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours.
Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Travel as needed for project support - expectations estimate 25% of time will require travel.

Nice To Haves

Contracts and/or legal documents experience to both read, interrupt, merge and modify.
Experience in performing aspects of land and right-of-way, with direct experience in the pipeline industry working on both FERC regulated and non-regulated projects
Knowledge in all aspects of right-of-way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory and legal issues.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

Responsibilities

Identify land ownership from company and public records
Research, review, analyze titles; identify defects and outline curative
Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way and other property interest, as necessary, to accommodate the construction, operation, maintenance of company facilities, in such a manner to minimize litigation
Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with capital projects and day-to-day pipeline operations necessary to maintain company facilities
Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition
Prepare, supervise and log FERC landowner notification letters as required
Secure civil permits necessary for the construction and maintenance of company facilities
Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all Land and right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits and licenses and the timely renewals, conveying status updates at a minimum of monthly cycles.
Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc., in support of right-of-way activates
Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to company
Other duties as assigned, including Operational functions, gas, products, terminals, midstream and capital projects to support all required KM entities as required.