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Energy Transfer

Manager - Right of Way

Energy Transfer, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Manager - Right of Way

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Responsibilities

Oversees and manages land and Right-of-Way (ROW) activities for the Company’s Capital Projects

Manages ROW projects and coordinates staff, contractors and consultants through planning, route development, acquisition, construction and maintenance phases along the ROW and Company facilities

Oversees direct reports and directs 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

Establishes, implements, communicates and enforces policies and procedures related to ROW that enhance efficiencies and meet the overall objective and goals of the departments and the Company

Establishes sound strategies for successful negotiations, recognizing and anticipating obstacles and mitigating and resolving problems related to ROW

Manages ROW due diligence on acquisition, land rights, obligations and divestitures

Oversees 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 and develops legal documents such as easements, leases, releases and settlement documents for review and approval by legal staff

Maintains a strong interface 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 – manages 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

Represents the Company at public meetings, landowner negotiations, public hearings, mediations, trials, etc.

Supports and assists in the Company Public Awareness/Damage Prevention Program and safety initiatives

Establishes and maintains high standards and measurable goals for the ROW Department and/or projects in line with the Company’s mission and goals

Enhances, protects and enforces the Company’s property rights; ensures payment obligations are satisfied

Ensures utilization and maintenance of ROW databases and appropriate file documentation and retention

Ensures all work, communications, and negotiations are conducted with honesty, integrity, and transparency, and in accordance with Company standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 8 years or more ROW experience, preferably with a natural gas or liquids pipeline operator

Minimum of 5 years of supervisory and/or management of a ROW Department and/or Projects (preferably across multiple locations) preferred

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; property title; property appraisal; due diligence process for acquisitions; advanced knowledge of right-of-way and real estate, including interpretation, drafting and redlining of legal documents, construction plans, legal filings and proceedings; general knowledge of construction methods, environmental requirements, remediation and regulatory compliance

Excellent customer service skills and effective oral and written communication skills

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 discrete in nature

Demonstrates 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

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