Vice President- Projects -Land & Right of Way

To oversee the organization’s Projects Land and ROW activities regarding the need for additional land. Responsible for researching, negotiating, and electing to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way that meet the organization’s goals.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or 15 years equivalent experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with right of way responsibilities in the energy sector.

- A minimum of five (5) years with direct people management.

- 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 governmental laws and regulations relative to acquisition, maintenance, and management of right of way property interests.

- Knowledge of applicable company standards for title sufficiency documentation, common pipeline facility construction, project accounting and tracking, etc.

- Knowledge of land-related computer applications.

- Demonstrated success in managing departmental budgets.

- Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an organization.

- Proven ability to drive positive change with continuous improvement.

- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

- Strong written and oral communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with superiors, peers and subordinates including supervision of independent land contractors.

- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.

- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Working Conditions:

- Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

- Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- Yes