Surface Land Agent II/III

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify and verify surface and gas estate ownership.
• Analyze, interpret, negotiate, prepare and acquire Midstream Agreements, Rights-of-Way, and other surface-related contracts.
• Review and analyze title, oil and gas data, and mapping to support project development.
• Provide due diligence on identified potential pipeline routes, facility sites, and right-of-way locations.
• Manage contractors and external land agents to ensure projects progress efficiently, meet deadlines, and remain within budget.
• Collaborate closely with project teams including routing, surveying, permitting, engineering, and construction to support pre-construction investigations and planning activities.
• Prepare and facilitate the execution of specialized damage releases, settlement agreements, and other legal documents with required approvals.
• Coordinate with internal legal counsel and third-party companies to facilitate timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Support active construction and reclamation phases as needed.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar surface land role.
• Working knowledge of the oil and gas industry, with emphasis on midstream operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn additional software systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally and effectively at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and a drive to improve processes and performance.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with GIS, SmartSheet, Quorum, Salesforce, PowerBI is preferred.