Vice President- Projects -Land & Right of Way

Tallgrass • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Vice President of Projects Land and Right of Way oversees the organization’s land and right-of-way activities related to acquiring additional land. The role researches, negotiates, and selects short- and long-term land leases and right-of-way agreements that meet organizational goals. It leads right-of-way operations and staff, oversees land-related legal matters, and coordinates property-right acquisition and regional land services supporting project management. The position reports performance and future projections to executive management, manages personnel matters and departmental budgets, and promotes a professional, safe, ethical, and compliant work environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or 15 years of equivalent experience; at least ten years of right-of-way experience in the energy sector; and at least five years of direct people management. The position requires knowledge of real property and business law, right-of-way processes, pipeline construction, applicable regulations, title documentation, land-related applications, and engineering terminology and drawings. A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are required. The role may involve non-traditional hours, and the employee must be reachable by cell phone during working and non-working hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or 15 years of equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of right-of-way experience in the energy sector.
• At least 5 years of direct people-management experience.
• Knowledge of real property law, business law, commodity pricing, title examination standards and procedures, agricultural and ranching practices, and general pipeline construction activity.
• Knowledge of engineering terminology, drawings, and maps.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning the acquisition, maintenance, and management of right-of-way property interests.
• Knowledge of company standards for title sufficiency documentation, pipeline facility construction, and project accounting and tracking.
• Knowledge of land-related computer applications.
• Demonstrated success managing departmental budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership outcomes in leading self, others, and an organization.
• Ability to drive positive change through continuous improvement.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with superiors, peers, subordinates, and independent land contractors.
• Ability to perform all essential and marginal job functions.
• Ability to work with a team, take management direction, adhere to required schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.
• Must clear a drug screen and background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer and before employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise right-of-way activities and staff; develop and implement right-of-way processes and procedures.
• Oversee land-related legal issues, including title and deed transfers, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning.
• Prepare resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions.
• Oversee professional and technical activities associated with right-of-way acquisition.
• Coordinate and supervise acquisition, maintenance, and administration of property rights and interests, including easements, leasehold and fee interests, licenses, and permits.
• Coordinate and supervise regional land services for project management, including route and site selection, title examination and curative, negotiation and acquisition, landowner relations, damage and claim settlement, cost estimation, zoning and permitting, survey management, and preservation and maintenance of existing land assets.
• Support and assist counsel in defending litigation as needed.
• Report current performance and realistic future projections to executive management, identify issues affecting performance, and recommend solutions.
• Foster an open and positive work environment, systems approaches, and disciplined execution of assigned tasks.
• Manage personnel matters, including performance-based feedback, employee support, and administrative paperwork.
• Lead right-of-way operations, set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to meet or exceed organizational objectives and operating requirements.
• Promote and enforce professional integrity, ethics, safety discipline, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate and communicate professionally with a variety of people.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain regard for the safety of oneself, company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive