Right-of-Way Supervisor

Gray Hawk Land Solutions•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Right-of-Way Supervisor leads right-of-way agents and field personnel on assigned spreads for a major natural gas pipeline project in the Permian Basin, Texas. The supervisor sets daily direction, ensures work meets Gray Hawk’s standards, and keeps acquisitions on schedule and within budget with accurate, defensible documentation. The role serves as the field link between agents and the Project Manager and represents the client, Gray Hawk, and the team professionally and with integrity. The position is on-site in the Permian Basin, with travel across the project area as assigned. It reports to the Project Manager, or to the Director of Right-of-Way when no Project Manager is assigned. The role includes team leadership, complex negotiations, documentation review, schedule and budget tracking, landowner and agency relations, title and drawing review, field safety leadership, and agent development.

Requirements

At least five years of right-of-way experience, primarily negotiating pipeline easements.
At least three years supervising right-of-way agents.
Proven ability to lead a large team of agents and field personnel by setting direction, reviewing work, and holding people to standards.
Leadership experience on FERC-regulated natural gas pipeline projects.
Texas pipeline experience, including work with the Texas Railroad Commission.
Working knowledge of Texas condemnation (eminent domain) law and pipeline procedures.
Thorough understanding of surface use agreements, easements, pipeline right-of-way, surface title, and laws and regulations governing Texas right-of-way work.
Ability to conduct internal and courthouse title research without supervision.
Mapping-software experience, including GIS, Google Earth, and deed plotting, and ability to learn client mapping systems.
Experience with land-management databases such as Irth Land Management or comparable systems, and ability to learn new client databases quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Valid driver’s license.
Must provide a mobile phone capable of receiving email and a computer capable of performing the job effectively.
Available to start within weeks of an offer and work on-site in the Permian Basin.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; equivalent right-of-way experience or IRWA certification (SR/WA or RW/AC) is accepted in its place.
IRWA certification (SR/WA or RW/AC).
Experience with ESRI GIS software.
Experience across multiple asset types, such as pipeline, electric transmission, and renewables.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead assigned right-of-way agents, land negotiators, field personnel, and third-party contractors; assign work, set expectations, and review results.
Ensure agents follow the Gray Hawk Proactive Standard by actively pursuing landowners after first contact; voicemail-and-wait is acceptable only for the first attempt.
Ensure every landowner contact is documented in the project land-management database on the day it occurs.
Negotiate complex surface use agreements, easements, and pipeline rights-of-way; settle surface damages and secure access to client assets.
Review agents’ agreements and documentation for accuracy before submission to the Project Manager or client.
Track spread timelines and budgets, prepare status reports, and coordinate directly with the Project Manager and client.
Build and maintain relationships with surface owners, local government officials, and agencies, and quickly de-escalate tense situations.
Conduct or direct internal and courthouse title research; interpret and redline alignment drawings, certified property plats, permit drawings, temporary workspace drawings, and construction access drawings.
Lead field safety by reviewing the Field Safety Manual and Safety Training with each new team member and completing sign-offs, conducting daily safety briefings, and maintaining the Daily Safety Log.
Coach and develop agents and address performance issues promptly.