Oil & Gas Land Project Lead IV

The Bergaila Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies is seeking a temporary contractor to support DJ Basin land activities from Denver, Colorado. You’ll apply your oil and gas land expertise to resolve ownership questions, verify title, and support land administration across multiple teams.

This 5–6 month assignment offers $90–$95 per hour on a 9/80 schedule, with surge capacity for staffing transitions and cross-functional collaboration across Land, Division Order, Revenue, Operations and Legal teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of oil and gas land experience required.
• Significant DJ Basin assets experience.
• Strong knowledge of mineral and leasehold ownership, title, division orders.
• Experience reviewing title opinions, assignments, conveyances and ownership records.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve post-production ownership questions and discrepancies.
• Review ownership data and related land records.
• Support ownership verification for producing assets.
• Compile and maintain land and ownership information for projects.
• Coordinate with Land, Division Order, Revenue, Operations, Regulatory and Legal teams.
• Assist with reports and management requests.
• Provide surge capacity during staffing transitions.

Skills

Oil and gas land

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Tools

Quorum Land Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Help keep critical land operations moving across the DJ Basin during an important period of transition. As a temporary contractor on the Rockies Land team, you’ll use your oil and gas land expertise to resolve ownership questions, strengthen data accuracy, and support decisions across a range of land and business initiatives.

Overview

This 5–6 month contract role is based in Denver, Colorado, with a 9/80 work schedule. You’ll provide project and operational support for DJ Basin land activities, partnering with teams across the organization to address ownership, title, post-production, and land administration matters.

Compensation

$90–$95 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Research and resolve post-production ownership questions and discrepancies.
• Use Quorum Land Management to review ownership records, leases, contracts, and related land data.
• Support ownership verification for producing and development assets.
• Compile, analyze, and maintain land and ownership information for special projects and business initiatives.
• Review title and ownership documentation, including title opinions, assignments, conveyances, leases, and ownership records.
• Identify and help resolve land-related issues.
• Coordinate with Land, Division Order, Revenue, Operations, Regulatory, and Legal teams to support business needs.
• Assist with reports, presentations, and management requests.
• Provide surge capacity for the DJ Land team during staffing transitions and role backfills.

Must-Have

• At least 8 years of oil and gas land experience.
• Significant experience supporting DJ Basin assets.
• Strong understanding of mineral ownership, leasehold ownership, title, division order, curative, and post-production ownership matters.
• Working knowledge of Quorum Land Management.
• Experience reviewing leases, title opinions, assignments, conveyances, and ownership records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.