ARM Energy
Overview
Land and Right of Way Manager role at ARM Energy, based in Houston, TX. ARM Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices in Calgary, Los Angeles, and Nashville. ARM Energy is a premier energy marketing and infrastructure firm, active in every sector of the energy value chain across all major North American oil and gas basins. ARM Energy is aggressively expanding its Midstream footprint across the Gulf Coast. We proudly own and operate Monument Pipeline, a demand-pull natural gas system within Houston, and we’re aggressively pursuing new infrastructure opportunities that connect strategic supply with premium demand. Position Overview:
ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Land and Right of Way Manager located in Houston, TX. The Land and Right of Way Manager will be working as part of ARM’s Midstream Team, which manages approximately 350 miles of pipeline right of way and other real estate for ARM Energy. This role includes performance of the primary functions necessary to acquire and maintain legal property rights on third party property. Primary Responsibilities
Supervise contract ROW Agents staffed for new pipeline project ROW acquisition. Negotiate agreements for ROW acquisition, fee property, landowner and tenant damages, temporary workspace, and rights of ingress and egress to facilitate the operation and maintenance of the ARM Midstream pipeline systems. Communicate and correspond with landowners, tenants, governmental and regulatory agencies, attorneys, surveyors, engineers, environmental consultants, other pipeline companies, ARM Commercial / Business Group and field technicians. Draft and prepare legal documents under the direction of ARM’s Legal Department and route for execution by the appropriate corporate officer. Conduct courthouse title searches to determine land ownership, liens, and prior encumbrances. Negotiate and settle damage claims with landowners and tenants resulting from pipeline construction, operations, and integrity management (IMP) activities. Request and document payment and receipt of damages. Communicate budget projections including anticipated deviations in ROW easement extensions and legal costs or settlements. Evaluate easement rights and potential qualification for reimbursement on third party encroachments. Review and approve Letters of No Objection for third party encroachments. Provide ROW information to realtors, title companies, and developers. Request and coordinate land surveys to support ROW transactions and obtain survey plats for legal document exhibits. Take responsibility for the safety performance of contract right-of-way agents. Understand pipeline alignment sheets – stationing, property lines, off-sets, scale, points of intersection, etc. Basic knowledge of various agricultural land uses. Requirements Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (minimum). A minimum of 10 years industry experience in Right-of-Way, Oil & Gas, Pipeline or Real Estate related field. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Willingness to travel to support multiple sites in Texas. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position. Preferred Qualifications
10 or more years of industry experience in Right-of-Way, Oil & Gas, Pipeline or Real Estate related field. 120 hours of International Right of Way Association (IRWA) courses. Real estate background – understand basic real estate principles, ownership and easement rights, Texas and Louisiana legal real property descriptions, metes and bounds, township and range, survey drawings. Skills
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication for dealing with landowners, tenants, government/regulatory agencies, attorneys, surveyors, engineers, environmental consultants, and other pipeline companies. Document Interpretation: Familiarity with real estate contracts, easements, licenses, leases, servitudes, and recordable documents. Negotiation: Ability to reach mutually satisfactory agreements. Governmental Regulations: Knowledge of regulations for gas pipelines. Organizational Skills: Project prioritization and management of multiple ROW issues. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and ROW databases, and ability to perform landowner and real estate searches. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where it operates. Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Oil and Gas
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Land and Right of Way Manager role at ARM Energy, based in Houston, TX. ARM Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices in Calgary, Los Angeles, and Nashville. ARM Energy is a premier energy marketing and infrastructure firm, active in every sector of the energy value chain across all major North American oil and gas basins. ARM Energy is aggressively expanding its Midstream footprint across the Gulf Coast. We proudly own and operate Monument Pipeline, a demand-pull natural gas system within Houston, and we’re aggressively pursuing new infrastructure opportunities that connect strategic supply with premium demand. Position Overview:
ARM has an exciting opportunity for a Land and Right of Way Manager located in Houston, TX. The Land and Right of Way Manager will be working as part of ARM’s Midstream Team, which manages approximately 350 miles of pipeline right of way and other real estate for ARM Energy. This role includes performance of the primary functions necessary to acquire and maintain legal property rights on third party property. Primary Responsibilities
Supervise contract ROW Agents staffed for new pipeline project ROW acquisition. Negotiate agreements for ROW acquisition, fee property, landowner and tenant damages, temporary workspace, and rights of ingress and egress to facilitate the operation and maintenance of the ARM Midstream pipeline systems. Communicate and correspond with landowners, tenants, governmental and regulatory agencies, attorneys, surveyors, engineers, environmental consultants, other pipeline companies, ARM Commercial / Business Group and field technicians. Draft and prepare legal documents under the direction of ARM’s Legal Department and route for execution by the appropriate corporate officer. Conduct courthouse title searches to determine land ownership, liens, and prior encumbrances. Negotiate and settle damage claims with landowners and tenants resulting from pipeline construction, operations, and integrity management (IMP) activities. Request and document payment and receipt of damages. Communicate budget projections including anticipated deviations in ROW easement extensions and legal costs or settlements. Evaluate easement rights and potential qualification for reimbursement on third party encroachments. Review and approve Letters of No Objection for third party encroachments. Provide ROW information to realtors, title companies, and developers. Request and coordinate land surveys to support ROW transactions and obtain survey plats for legal document exhibits. Take responsibility for the safety performance of contract right-of-way agents. Understand pipeline alignment sheets – stationing, property lines, off-sets, scale, points of intersection, etc. Basic knowledge of various agricultural land uses. Requirements Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (minimum). A minimum of 10 years industry experience in Right-of-Way, Oil & Gas, Pipeline or Real Estate related field. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Willingness to travel to support multiple sites in Texas. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position. Preferred Qualifications
10 or more years of industry experience in Right-of-Way, Oil & Gas, Pipeline or Real Estate related field. 120 hours of International Right of Way Association (IRWA) courses. Real estate background – understand basic real estate principles, ownership and easement rights, Texas and Louisiana legal real property descriptions, metes and bounds, township and range, survey drawings. Skills
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication for dealing with landowners, tenants, government/regulatory agencies, attorneys, surveyors, engineers, environmental consultants, and other pipeline companies. Document Interpretation: Familiarity with real estate contracts, easements, licenses, leases, servitudes, and recordable documents. Negotiation: Ability to reach mutually satisfactory agreements. Governmental Regulations: Knowledge of regulations for gas pipelines. Organizational Skills: Project prioritization and management of multiple ROW issues. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and ROW databases, and ability to perform landowner and real estate searches. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where it operates. Additional Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Oil and Gas
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