Land Project Manager

X4 Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Engineering seeks an experienced Land & Water Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of land acquisition, water rights, and infrastructure development projects. You will work cross-functionally with Land, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams, coordinating external consultants, landowners, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience and familiarity with GIS tools and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, land management, project management, or related discipline.
• Background in oil & gas, power generation, utilities, infrastructure, mining, or large-scale construction.
• Hands-on experience with land rights, easements, right-of-way or water-related transactions.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, landowners, and external consultants.
• Working knowledge of contracting, procurement, vendor management, and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines with concise updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead land and water due diligence, including surface and mineral rights reviews and water sourcing assessments.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, abstractors, brokers, hydrologists, geologists, and environmental consultants.
• Manage land acquisitions, easements, leases, rights-of-way, and surface use agreements.
• Liaise with state and local regulatory agencies on permitting, land use, water sourcing, and siting approvals.
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, deliverables, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and internal stakeholders on contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Manage third-party vendors, bid packages, procurement activities, and contractor performance.
• Maintain accurate project records and GIS land management databases.
• Provide clear, regular progress updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Land acquisition

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Degree in land management

Real estate

Water management

Tools

GIS tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Land & Water Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of land acquisition, water rights, and infrastructure development projects.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Land, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams, coordinating external consultants, landowners, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to keep projects moving efficiently and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land and water due diligence, including surface and mineral rights reviews, water sourcing assessments, and identification of title issues and other encumbrances.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, abstractors, brokers, hydrologists, geologists, and environmental consultants.
• Manage land acquisitions, easements, leases, right-of-way agreements, and surface use arrangements.
• Liaise with state and local regulatory agencies on permitting, land use, water sourcing, disposal rights, and siting approvals.
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, deliverables, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and internal stakeholders on contracts, transaction terms, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage third-party vendors, bid packages, procurement activities, and contractor performance.
• Maintain accurate project records and tracking systems, including GIS platforms and land management databases.
• Provide clear, regular progress updates to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in land acquisition, land management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Background in oil & gas, power generation, utilities, infrastructure, mining, or large-scale construction.
• Hands-on experience with land rights, easements, right-of-way agreements, surface use agreements, or water-related transactions.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, permitting authorities, landowners, and external consultants.
• Working knowledge of contracting, procurement, vendor management, and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines while providing concise, commercially focused updates to leadership.

A degree in land management, real estate, water management, construction management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.