Advisor, Real Estate Area Specialist

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

401k match

Pension

Health benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking an Advisor, Right of Way Area Specialist to shape the company's real estate strategy. You will manage land acquisition, property management, and market analysis across functions to support growth.

The role emphasizes negotiations, regulatory compliance, and cross-team collaboration, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence long-term portfolio value. Domestic travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years in land acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate development.
• Proficient in financial analysis and risk assessment.
• Willing to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic land and property initiatives to drive growth.
• Negotiate rights-of-way, easements, leases, and acquisitions with teams.
• Guide feasibility studies, market analysis, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, and legal teams on compliance.
• Oversee contractors and mentor junior team members.
• Monitor market trends and property valuations to inform investments.
• Liaise with landowners and external partners to protect company interests.
• Prepare and review contracts and support compliant project execution.

Skills

Land acquisition

Right-of-Way

Negotiations

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Market analysis

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As a Advisor, Right Of Way Area Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s real estate strategy and supporting its growth objectives. This position offers the opportunity to blend your expertise in land acquisition, property management, and market analysis with a collaborative, forward-thinking team. You’ll work across functions to deliver impactful solutions, navigate complex negotiations, and ensure projects align with both business goals and regulatory standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making a tangible impact on strategic initiatives, this role is designed for you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support strategic land and property initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence.


• Negotiate and secure rights-of-way, easements, leases, and property acquisitions, collaborating with business development, commercial, and project teams.


• Guide feasibility studies, market analysis, and risk assessments to ensure projects are grounded in sound financial and regulatory practices.


• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and legal teams to manage compliance and resolve complex title or condemnation issues.


• Oversee contractors supporting land-related activities and mentor junior team members to foster continuous process improvement.


• Monitor market trends, analyze property valuations, and identify opportunities and risks to inform investment decisions and optimize the real estate portfolio.


• Act as the primary liaison with landowners and external partners, developing and implementing strategies that protect company interests and enable strategic growth.


• Prepare and review contracts, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and support efficient, compliant project execution with a focus on long-term value.

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country


• Bachelor’s degree


• 3 or more years of experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate development


• Proficient in financial analysis and risk assessment


• Able to travel domestically up to 25%

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• Real Estate, Business Administration, Petroleum Land Management, or a related field


• 6 or more years of experience in land acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate development, ideally within the oil & gas industry


• Oil & gas industry experience


• Advanced knowledge of market analysis, regulatory requirements, and property law.


• Demonstrated success in leading complex negotiations and resolving title or condemnation issues


• Proficiency in compliance management

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $125,100- $152,900.

Total Rewards

Benefits

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus


• 8% 401k company match


• Cash Balance Account pension


• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP


• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer