Land Rights & Permitting Lead (US Projects)

Jobtailor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy seeks an experienced land rights professional to oversee land and right-of-way activities across US operations. You will manage acquisitions, permits, and negotiations with landowners and agencies, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

A leadership role, travel up to 75% may be required, with strong regulatory relationships essential. The position requires a degree in a related field, industry licenses or designations, and a track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline.
• Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the natural gas pipeline industry.
• Knowledge of FERC regulations and state-level permitting.
• Ability to travel 75% within the US and obtain security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landowner and contractor relationships across US operations
• Assist Project Management in acquiring surface rights, permits and land access agreements
• Report directly to the leader of US Land Projects
• Supervise and oversee third-party contract land personnel
• Manage contract land personnel negotiating agreements and permits and tracking progress with landowners and agencies
• Collaborate with internal clients to resolve land-related responsibilities and issues
• Represent TC Energy with landowners, industry associations, regulatory agencies and the general public
• Coordinate and lead non-environmental permitting activities, including road use maintenance agreements, heavy haul permits, utility relocations and crossings
• Conduct project planning, budget forecasting and risk assessment for Land Services and project teams
• Develop, coordinate, manage and track land-related budgets, including acquisition and contractor costs

Skills

Project Management

Land And Right Of Way Acquisition

Contract Negotiation

Land Access Agreements

Surface Rights Acquisition

Post Construction Land Damages Settlem

FERC Regulations

Leadership

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree

Job description

TC Energy seeks an experienced land rights professional to oversee land and right-of-way activities across US operations. You will manage acquisitions, permits, and negotiations with landowners and agencies, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

A leadership role, travel up to 75% may be required, with strong regulatory relationships essential. The position requires a degree in a related field, industry licenses or designations, and a track record in