Permian Basin ROW Project Lead — On-Site & Travel

Gray Hawk Land Solutions; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead right-of-way and land services for a major pipeline project. You will be the primary client contact and field leader, translating objectives into actionable field direction and driving on-time, on-budget delivery across a wide geography.

Responsibilities include directing ROW staff, managing acquisition workflows, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards. Extensive travel and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing right-of-way or land acquisition projects (gas pipelines).
• Experience leading multi-phase ROW programs with scheduling, staffing, cost controls, and reporting.
• Leadership on FERC-regulated natural gas pipeline projects.
• Texas pipeline experience with the Texas Railroad Commission.
• Knowledge of Texas condemnation (eminent domain) law for pipelines.
• Knowledge of title research, easements, curative processes, and full ROW workflow.
• Strong client-facing communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel extensively; own vehicle preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; IRWA SR/WA or RW/AC accepted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day liaison between client management and Gray Hawk field teams.
• Direct and coordinate ROW supervisors, title staff, and field personnel assigned to the project.
• Assign parcels and workloads, set production targets, and manage the full acquisition workflow.
• Track and report acquisition progress to the client on a regular cadence.
• Review and quality-control all documentation before submission to the client.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve title defects and difficult parcels.
• Manage scope and budget adherence; flag changes to cost or timeline.
• Coordinate field logistics across the project geography.
• Ensure field work complies with client requirements and safety standards; confirm training.
• Onboard, mentor ROW agents and maintain project records in Gray Hawk systems.

Skills

ROW project management

Client-facing communication

Stakeholder coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or IRWA certification

Tools

SharePoint

OneDrive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead right-of-way and land services for a major pipeline project. You will be the primary client contact and field leader, translating objectives into actionable field direction and driving on-time, on-budget delivery across a wide geography.

Responsibilities include directing ROW staff, managing acquisition workflows, and ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards. Extensive travel and on-site work are expected.