Encroachment Specialist Sr.

Williams Companies; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources

Tuition reimbursement

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and short/

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Volunteer time and charitable matching

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Encroachment Manager in Duluth, GA. You will coordinate with contractors, landowners, and agencies to manage encroachment requirements for crossings and developments, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory alignment.

You will lead internal reviews, maintain data records, deliver trainings, and drive metrics to improve encroachment processes while supporting cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced energy environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority.
• Knowledge of reading/ interpreting legal agreements, deeds, easements; ability to read construction drawings and prepare contracts.
• Experience with encroachment management in oil & gas field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with contractors, landowners, and governmental agencies to review encroachment requirements for crossings and developments.
• Guides operations in documenting pipeline crossings and encroachments, ensuring records meet regulatory standards.
• Supports internal review process for encroachment projects among departments for cohesive handling.
• Manages data related to proposed encroachments and provides updates to internal customers.
• Leads training on standard methodologies and procedures for encroachment management.
• Initiates monthly huddle meetings with internal partners to discuss pending encroachment projects.
• Develops and maintains KPIs to measure encroachment processes; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GA Duluth

PA Pittsburgh

TX Houston - Tower

Full time

R112890

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Communicates with contractors, landowners, and governmental agencies proactively to articulate and review encroachment requirements as they pertain to proposed crossings and developments

• Offers guidance to operations in the accurate documentation of pipeline crossings and encroachments, ensuring all records are up-to-date and align with regulatory standards

• Plays a pivotal role in supporting the internal review process for encroachment projects among key departments to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to handling encroachments

• Handles, collects, organizes, and tracks all relevant data related to proposed encroachments, serving as the central point for providing comprehensive updates to internal customers

• Conducts training sessions to educate and advise on standard methodologies, processes and procedures related to encroachment management for assigned area of responsibility

• Initiates and leads monthly huddle meetings with internal partners to review and discuss pending encroachment projects

• Develops and maintains key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of encroachment management processes

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in the oil and gas industry

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related subject area

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret legal agreements, deeds and easements; Ability to read construction drawings and prepare contracts related to land use, encroachments, and right-of-way agreements

• Preferred: Experience in drafting legal agreements

• Preferred: Experience dealing with encroachment issues in the field

• Preferred: Familiarity with construction and safety guidelines of third parties to ensure compliance and safe practices during encroachment management

• Preferred: Understanding of 811 "Call Before You Dig" system and its application in preventing damage to underground utilities

• Preferred: Established relationships in operations and field settings

We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences — if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential.

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We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

• HSA and FSA options

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Domestic partner benefits

• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used everyday to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

• Growth and development opportunities

• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.

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