Supervisor - Right of Way

This position will aid in the oversight of land and Right-of-Way (ROW) activities for the Company's Capital Projects. Responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and aid in the management of capital projects for the Company as delegated by the Sr. Manager of Capital Projects while also assisting with ROW operations support when necessary and appropriate;
• Supervision of ROW 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 of all ROW projects and ongoing maintenance activities along the ROW and Company facilities;
• Oversee direct reports and direct the efforts and work product of additional contractors and consultants to ensure ROW acquisitions are on time and budget, and that ROW projects comply with Company guidelines and gas gathering contracts;
• 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 sound strategies for successful negotiations including recognizing and anticipating obstacles and mitigating and resolving problems relating to ROW;
• Supervise ROW due diligence on acquisitions, land rights, obligations, and divestures;
• 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 development of legal documents such as easements, leases, releases, settlement documents and other instruments for further review and approval by legal staff;
• Strong interface (critical and essential to the position) with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, Finance, Health & Safety and Business Development; as well as external customers, landowners, producers, contractors, consultants, government officials, municipalities and agencies;
• Serve as key member of Company's emergency response team;
• Responsible for the ROW Budgets on small capital projects assigned to them, the management and forecasting of those budgets, preparation of right-of-way cost estimates for projects/acquisitions, and establishing short and long term goals and impacts;
• Represent Company at public meetings, landowner negotiations, public hearings, mediations, trials, etc.;
• Support and assist in Company's Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Program and safety initiatives;
• Establish and maintain high standards and measurable goals for the ROW Department 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
• Eight years of industry related experience, inclusive of five plus years preferably with a natural gas or liquids pipeline operator,
• At least 3 years of experience leading/supervising team related efforts.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills addressing and executing solutions to 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
• Ability to effectively handle pressures and demands of deadlines and competing priorities
• Knowledge of real estate principles, rules and regulations pertaining to the acquisition of rights-of-way, licenses, permits and other land rights is favorable
• Ability to read, understand and prepare technical documents such as easements, leases, licenses, etc. is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills both internally and externally
• Possess computer competencies including but not limited to Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, ability to navigate Databases, etc.
• Ability to leverage formulas in Excel to help interpret accounting related information and reports
• Strong Interpersonal skills - high degree of interaction with a variety of groups from field construction personnel, vendors and internal personnel (environmental, engineering, operations).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule prioritize and forecast multiple processes and priorities
• Must be team-oriented and self-directed.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and dependability.
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and possess a high level of initiative.
• Must display good judgment and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.