Lead Right-of-Way Supervisor, Pipeline Projects

Gray Hawk Land Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Health, vision & dental benefits

Job summary

Gray Hawk Land Solutions seeks a seasoned Right-of-Way Supervisor to lead a field team across the Permian Basin. You will direct land agents and negotiators, document landowner contacts, and negotiate complex surface rights for pipelines, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

You will ensure timely acquisitions, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with landowners and agencies. On-site availability and strong Texas ROW knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of right-of-way experience, primarily negotiating easements for pipelines.
• Minimum three (3) years supervising right-of-way agents.
• Proven ability to lead a large team of agents and field personnel—setting direction, reviewing work and holding people to a standard.
• Leadership experience on FERC-regulated natural gas pipeline projects.
• Texas pipeline experience, including work with the Texas Railroad Commission.
• Working knowledge of Texas condemnation (eminent domain) law and procedure for pipelines.
• Ability to conduct internal and courthouse title research without supervision.
• Mapping software experience (GIS, Google Earth; deed plotting) and the ability to learn client mapping systems.
• Experience with land-management databases (such as Irth Land Management or comparable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent right-of-way experience or IRWA certification accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the right-of-way agents, land negotiators, field personnel and third-party contractors assigned to the project spread - assign work, set expectations and review results.
• Hold the team to the Gray Hawk Proactive Standard: after first contact, agents actively pursue landowners rather than waiting; voicemail-and-wait is acceptable only on the first attempt.
• Make sure every landowner contact is documented in the project's land-management database the day it happens.
• Negotiate the more complex surface use agreements, easements and pipeline rights-of-way; settle surface damages and secure access to client assets.
• Review agents' agreements and documentation for accuracy before they go to the Project Manager or the client.
• Track timelines and budgets for the spread, prepare status reports, and coordinate directly with the Project Manager and the client.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with surface owners, local government officials and agencies; de-escalate tense situations quickly.
• Conduct or direct internal and courthouse title research; interpret and redline alignment drawings, certified property plats, permit drawings, temporary workspace drawings and construction access drawings.
• Lead the team’s field safety: walk each new team member through the Field Safety Manual and Safety Training and complete the sign-off with them; hold the daily safety briefing and keep the Daily Safety Log.
• Coach and develop agents, and address performance issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

FERC pipeline experience

Texas pipeline experience

GIS

MS Office

Driver's license

IRWA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

GIS software (Esri)

Google Earth

Deed plotting

Job description

Gray Hawk Land Solutions seeks a seasoned Right-of-Way Supervisor to lead a field team across the Permian Basin. You will direct land agents and negotiators, document landowner contacts, and negotiate complex surface rights for pipelines, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

You will ensure timely acquisitions, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with landowners and agencies. On-site availability and strong Texas ROW knowledge are essential.