Sr Manager - Right of Way

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will aid in the oversight and management of land and Right-of-Way (ROW) activities for the Company’s Capital Projects. The role involves managing ROW capital projects, coordinating staff and consultants through all project phases, and ensuring acquisitions are on time and within budget while complying with Company guidelines. The position requires establishing team initiatives, goals, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiencies. It also involves developing strategies for successful negotiations, managing ROW due diligence, and overseeing land-related legal issues. Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders are critical. The role is responsible for managing ROW budgets, serving as the primary Company Representative in various external forums, supporting public awareness and safety initiatives, and maintaining high departmental standards. Key duties include enhancing and protecting Company property rights, ensuring payment obligations are met, and maintaining ROW databases and documentation with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten years or more ROW experience preferably with a natural gas or liquids pipeline operator
Minimum of five years of supervisory and/or management of a ROW Department and/or Projects (preferably across multiple locations)
Proven ability managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability driving positive changes with continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while still maintaining high quality standards
Ability to quickly identify and implement solutions for complex problems
Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
Ability to train and develop staff, provide constructive feedback and take appropriate corrective action to address performance and conduct issues
Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and articulate the following: right-of-way purpose and need; financial data including budgeting, project management process, project estimating and land value analysis (including easement cost evaluations and fee acquisition (i.e. compression and dehydration stations); property title; property appraisal; due diligence process for acquisitions; an advanced knowledge of right-of-way and real estate, including interpretation, drafting and redlining of legal documents, construction plans, legal filings, and proceedings (including ability to testify on company’s behalf and be deposed); general knowledge of construction methods, environmental requirements, remediation and regulatory compliance
Excellent customer service skills and be an effective communicator, both orally and in written form
Self-directed with a hands-on approach, disciplined, and dedicated
Ability to pivot between being a team leader or a team member as circumstances dictate
Ability to be composed, poised and discreet in nature
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and sensitivity when managing confidential information
Effective decision-making skills, managerial skills, and social media skills
Ability to travel extensively and be available as needed

Responsibilities

Management of ROW capital projects and the coordination of the activities of assigned staff, contractors and/or consultants through the planning, route development, pre-acquisition, acquisition, construction, post-construction, operational phases and ongoing maintenance activities along the ROW and Company facilities
Oversee direct reports and/or direct the efforts and work product of additional contractors and consultants to ensure ROW acquisitions are on time and within budget, and that ROW projects comply with Company guidelines and contracts
Establish team initiatives and team goals
Establish, implement, communicate, and enforce policies and procedures related to ROW that enhance efficiencies and meet the overall objective and goals of the departments and the Company
Establish and implement sound strategies for successful negotiations including recognizing and anticipating obstacles and mitigating and resolving problems relating to ROW
Manage ROW due diligence on acquisition, land rights, obligations, and divestitures
Oversee land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, damage claims, taxes, construction land disputes, interpretation of legal documentation, deed restrictions, title issues, mining rights, oil/gas rights, etc. together with leading the development and preparation of legal documents such as easements, leases, releases, settlement documents and other instruments for further review and approval by legal staff
Communicate and collaborate effectively with ROW Department Management, Project Managers/Staff, Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, Finance, Health & Safety and Business Development; as well as external customers, landowners, producers, contractors, consultants, government officials, municipalities and agencies
Responsible for ROW Budgets – manage department and/or project budget activity, including preparation of budgets, management and forecasting budgets, preparation of right-of-way cost estimates for projects/acquisitions and establishing short and long term goals and impacts
Serves as the primary Company Representative at public meetings, landowner negotiations, public hearings, mediations, trials, etc.
Support and assist in Company Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Program and safety initiatives
Establish and maintain high standards and measurable goals for the ROW Department and/or projects in line with the Company’s mission and goals
Enhance, protect, and enforce Company’s property rights; ensure payment obligations are satisfied
Ensure utilization and maintenance of ROW databases and appropriate file documentation and retention
Ensure all work, communications, and negotiations are conducted with honesty, integrity, and transparency, and in accordance with Company standards