Contract Surface Landman

ANSCHUTZ EXPLORATION CORPORATION•Casper, WY

About The Position

The Contract Surface Landman negotiates and drafts agreements with surface owners, including Surface Use Agreements, rights of way, and easements. The role reviews surface title and ownership records, coordinates title issue resolution with brokers and Legal, and works with internal teams to address landowner concerns, surface damage claims, and restoration issues. The position identifies surface constraints and secures necessary rights before construction and operations. It coordinates agreement execution and recording, maintains ownership records and project updates, and reviews and communicates agreement obligations, payments, deadlines, and access restrictions. The landman works with the land team to accurately track and document agreements and payments, and coordinates with construction personnel and surveyors to locate and stake pipelines, roads, well pads, and other facilities. Serving as a liaison among Denver Office disciplines, surface owners, field personnel, and regulatory agencies, the role obtains necessary access and helps ensure compliance with government regulations. It may oversee and coordinate field brokers, maintains positive working relationships with landowners and agencies, and performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Field presence may be required up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of E&P land experience, including 3 years focused on surface land.
Exposure to working with Rockies assets and federal lands in MT, ND, WY, CO, or UT.
Strong interpersonal and written communication, organization, consultative, recordkeeping, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret title records, legal descriptions, survey plats, and surface agreements.
Working knowledge of surface and mineral estate relationships and access requirements on private, state, and federal lands.
Proficiency with land records systems, mapping/GIS tools, and Microsoft Office.
Experience working with land surveyors in the field, including staking pads and pipelines.
Ability to build relationships and interact with land, permitting, operations, geology, state and federal agencies, and mineral and surface owners.
Initiative and ability to work independently.
Proven negotiation skills.
Competence writing agreements, reports, summaries, and correspondence.
Established productive working relationships with industry partners.
Willingness to take full responsibility and accountability for timely performance of specified job duties.
Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
RL or RPL designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft agreements with surface owners, including Surface Use Agreements, rights of way, and easements.
Review surface title and ownership records and coordinate resolution of title issues with brokers and Legal.
Resolve landowner concerns, surface damage claims, and restoration issues with internal teams.
Identify surface constraints and secure necessary rights before construction and operations begin.
Coordinate agreement execution and recording, maintain ownership records, and provide project updates.
Act as a liaison among Denver Office disciplines, surface owners, and field personnel.
Communicate with federal, state, and other regulatory agency personnel to obtain timely access and ensure compliance with government regulations.
Review and communicate agreement obligations, payment requirements, deadlines, and access restrictions.
Work with the land team to ensure agreements and payments are accurately tracked and documented.
Coordinate with construction personnel and surveyors to locate and stake pipelines, roads, well pads, and other facilities.
Oversee and coordinate work with field brokers as required.
Maintain positive working relationships with landowners and regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.