Sr Manager - Right of Way
This position will aid in the oversight and management of land and Right-of-Way (ROW) activities for the Company’s Capital Projects:
· 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 (critical and essential to the position) 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
- 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
· Usually, normal office working conditions
· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
· Travel required, including overnight travel
· Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous material and chemicals as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.