Land Rights & Permitting Lead

TC Energy; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in the United States is seeking an experienced Land Representative to manage landowner and contractor relationships across our US operations. This role supports Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements, reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least seven years in the natural gas pipeline industry, and a track record in land and right of way acquisitions, with exposure to regulatory permitting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7 years of combined applicable academic training, certification and related experience in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Experience with post construction land damages settlements.
• Experience with non-environmental permitting acquisition with third party impacts such as DOH/DOT agencies.
• Familiar with state and federal (FERC) pipeline regulations and requirements.
• The ability to maintain schedules and meet critical project deadlines.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee third-party contract land personnel.
• Manage contract land personnel on negotiation of agreements, permits, and progress with landowners and agencies, always reflecting fair and equitable practices.
• Collaborate with knowledgeable and expert internal clients in resolution of land-related responsibilities and issues.
• Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders focusing on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners, industry associations, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
• Coordinate and lead acquisition of non-environmental permitting activities such as road use maintenance agreements (RUMAs), heavy haul permits, utility relocations, crossings, etc.
• Conduct high level, forward-thinking project planning, budget forecasting, and risk assessment on behalf of Land Services and the projects team.
• Develop, coordinate, manage and track Land related budgets including but not limited to acquisition and contractor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Networking abilities

Organizational skills

Team player

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate in Business Administration or Petroleum Land Management

Post-secondary diploma/degree in a directly related discipline

Job description

TC Energy in the United States is seeking an experienced Land Representative to manage landowner and contractor relationships across our US operations. This role supports Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements, reporting to the leader of US Land Projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least seven years in the natural gas pipeline industry, and a track record in land and right of way acquisitions, with exposure to regulatory permitting.