Right-of-Way Supervisor – Permian Pipeline Field Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

Per diem

Job summary

Gray Hawk Land Solutions seeks a seasoned Right-of-Way Supervisor to lead a team of agents on a major natural gas pipeline project in the Permian Basin, Texas. You will direct field operations, negotiate easements, and ensure documentation quality and schedule adherence.

You will collaborate with Project management and client teams, oversee safety trainings, and maintain strong relationships with landowners and authorities. On-site work and travel are required.

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.
• 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.
• Understanding of surface use agreements, easements, pipeline ROW, surface title, and applicable laws in Texas.
• Ability to conduct internal and courthouse title research without supervision.
• Mapping software experience (GIS, Google Earth) and ability to learn client mapping systems.
• Experience with land-management databases and ability to learn new client databases quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent right-of-way experience or IRWA certification accepted in its place.
• Available to start within weeks and to work on-site in the Permian Basin.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the right-of-way agents, land negotiators, field personnel and third-party contractors on the project spread.
• Hold the team to the Gray Hawk Proactive Standard and ensure timely communication.
• Document every landowner contact in the project database the day it happens.
• Negotiate complex surface use agreements, easements and pipeline ROW; settle surface damages and secure access to client assets.
• Review agents' agreements and documentation for accuracy before submission to Project Manager or client.
• Track timelines and budgets; prepare status reports and coordinate with Project Manager and client.
• Establish and maintain relationships with landowners and local officials; de-escalate tense situations.
• Lead or direct internal/title research and interpret alignment drawings and permits.
• Lead field safety: training, sign-offs, daily briefs, and safety logs.
• Coach and develop agents, address performance promptly.

Skills

Right-of-way leadership

Team supervision

Negotiation skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

IRWA certification accepted in lieu

Tools

GIS (ESRI)

Microsoft Office

Land-management databases (Irth or similar)

Job description

Gray Hawk Land Solutions seeks a seasoned Right-of-Way Supervisor to lead a team of agents on a major natural gas pipeline project in the Permian Basin, Texas. You will direct field operations, negotiate easements, and ensure documentation quality and schedule adherence.

You will collaborate with Project management and client teams, oversee safety trainings, and maintain strong relationships with landowners and authorities. On-site work and travel are required.