Right-of-Way Agent – Houston (On-Site)

Purple Land Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

Purple Land Management is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of midstream energy experience to manage land and right-of-way activities related to integrity and maintenance projects.

The role involves coordinating with landowners, negotiating agreements, and supporting permitting efforts. This is a full-time, onsite position with parking reimbursement offered. Strong skills in GIS and Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of midstream energy and right-of-way experience.
• Experience negotiating easements, permits, licenses, and agreements.
• Proficient with GIS applications and mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Support landowners on land and right-of-way projects.
• Develop access and notification plans for integrity projects.
• Research and prepare reports related to easement rights.
• Negotiate easements and obtain necessary permits.
• Resolve property damage claims and maintain documentation.

Skills

Midstream energy experience

Negotiation

GIS applications proficiency

Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Seeking a Right-of-Way Agent with 5+ years of midstream energy experience to support land and right-of-way activities related to integrity, corrosion, operations, and maintenance projects.

This role is responsible for coordinating with landowners and stakeholders, securing access and temporary workspace agreements, negotiating real property agreements, supporting permitting efforts, and resolving land-related issues across an assigned operating area.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting pipeline integrity and maintenance programs, a strong understanding of easement rights and title documentation, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates should be proficient with GIS platforms, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and online research tools commonly used in land and right-of-way operations.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Houston, Texas. Parking reimbursement is available, and no company vehicle is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support landowners and local stakeholders on land and right-of-way projects within an assigned territory
• Develop access, temporary workspace, and notification plans for integrity and corrosion projects
• Research and prepare reports related to easement rights, title updates, and landowner claims
• Prepare and negotiate easements, licenses, permits, and other real property agreements
• Obtain permits and approvals from private, local, state, and federal agencies
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve property damage claims
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, project management, and land teams
• Maintain project documentation and land records
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance-related land activities
• Work independently with minimal guidance from Land Management

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of midstream energy and right-of-way experience
• Experience supporting integrity, corrosion, operations, or maintenance projects
• Experience negotiating easements, permits, licenses, and real property agreements
• Experience working with landowners and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with GIS applications and mapping tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills
• Experience utilizing online research tools and land records resources
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Title research and title curative experience
• Experience preparing title updates and ownership reports
• Knowledge of pipeline operations and maintenance activities
• Experience supporting large-scale midstream infrastructure assets
• Familiarity with land administration systems and databases

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.