Land Management Agent - Utilities

Argano; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Process Management (APM), an Argano company, seeks a Land Management Agent to support the construction and maintenance of natural gas infrastructure, including acquisition of right-of-way easements and damage claim settlements.

You will research titles, negotiate compensation, and arrange payments to grantors, with guidance as needed to ensure compliance with project needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years college with 5 years real estate experience in pipelines/utilities.
• Strong knowledge of real estate practices, law, and title research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research title, ownership, and rights to determine property ownership, restrictions, and rights.
• Negotiate easements and compensation with grantors.
• Prepare and review documentation for easements, licenses, plats of survey, and purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to reflect real estate requirements in plans.
• Review surveys and CAD drawings to ensure requirements are met.
• Track land rights and report status to team members and leadership.
• Ensure documentation meets standard legal requirements.

Skills

Real estate experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Land Management Agent - Utilities to join the team at American Process Management (APM), an Argano company as a long-term member of our team. APM uses our proprietary process to bring real-time analytics and financial analysis to large-scale industrial capital projects ranging from $100 million to over $3 billion in total cost.

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the construction and maintenance of natural gas infrastructure including but not limited to, the acquisition of right-of-way easements, damage claim settlements, issuance of encroachment agreements. Researches and checks property titles to determine ownership, negotiates easement and compensation, prepares assessments, and arranges payment to grantor. Intermediate – Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes viable solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Expertise

• Apply working knowledge of real estate practices and principles including, abstracts, appraisals, conveyances, encroachments, encumbrances, legal issues, Revocable License Agreements, surveys, title, valuation, and zoning.
• Perform Real Estate investigations summarizing property ownership, restrictions, and rights.
• Ensure thorough and accurate documentation is prepared for management of real property – appraisals, easements, licenses, plats of survey.
• Ensure documentation meets standard legal requirements.
• Reviews Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawings to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure thorough and accurate documentation is prepared for management of real property – appraisals, easements, licenses, plats of survey.
• Ensure documentation meets standard legal requirements.

Business Acumen

• Perform research at governmental record centers and county recorder offices.
• Define property right requirements for developers when planning utility infrastructure for new business developments.

Engagement

• Review engineering designs to ensure real estate requirements are understood and adequately incorporated into project plans.
• Execute standardized legal instruments for managing real estate transactions – easements, licenses, purchase agreements.

Driving Results

• Land right investigation activities: Tracking and reporting status of land rights to team members and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 years college with 5 years real estate experience in pipelines, utilities, transportation, underwriting, title research, government, or similar right of way management experience.

Preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 5 years real estate experience in pipelines, utilities, transportation, government, or similar right-of-way management experience
• Strong knowledge of Real Estate practice, principles, and law
• Excellent communication skills including professional writing ability
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to read and interpret legal description

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule : Monday to Thursday in office; and Friday will be remote.