ROW Lease Payments Analyst

GDH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH in Houston, TX is seeking a Lease Payments Analyst to support the administration of land and surface leases and right-of-way agreements in an industrial setting. You will review payment obligations, process rents, maintain land records, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely lease administration.

The role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with mapping tools like Google Earth or ArcGIS, and the ability to analyze data across multiple sources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in land administration, lease payments, accounts payable, contract administration, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
• Experience reviewing contractual documents and maintaining detailed payment or property records.
• Familiarity with digital mapping tools such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, or comparable platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to reconcile information across multiple data sources.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow established procedures and contractual requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret lease agreements to identify payment obligations, critical dates, and land-use terms.
• Process lease payments according to contractual schedules and established procedures.
• Collaborate with land, accounting, operations, legal, and other internal teams to resolve lease and payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate lease records, including payment schedules, critical dates, ownership information, and supporting documentation.
• Use mapping tools such as Google Earth and ArcGIS to review land parcels, rights-of-way, and related property information.
• Coordinate lease renewals, terminations, and associated documentation with applicable external organizations and agencies.
• Interpret and communicate contractual rights and obligations to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Research property and infrastructure information and calculate applicable payment adjustments, including Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
• Process ownership changes and respond to payment-related inquiries while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Maintain physical and electronic lease records to support monthly reporting, reconciliation, and audit activities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Data reconciliation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Job description

Role Summary

The Lease Payments Analyst supports the administration of land lease agreements, surface leases, and right-of-way agreements within an industrial environment. This role is responsible for reviewing contractual payment obligations, processing lease payments, maintaining accurate land records, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support timely and accurate lease administration.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret lease agreements to identify payment obligations, critical dates, and land-use terms.
• Process lease payments according to contractual schedules and established procedures.
• Collaborate with land, accounting, operations, legal, and other internal teams to resolve lease and payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate lease records, including payment schedules, critical dates, ownership information, and supporting documentation.
• Use mapping tools such as Google Earth and ArcGIS to review land parcels, rights-of-way, and related property information.
• Coordinate lease renewals, terminations, and associated documentation with applicable external organizations and agencies.
• Interpret and communicate contractual rights and obligations to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Research property and infrastructure information and calculate applicable payment adjustments, including Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
• Process ownership changes and respond to payment-related inquiries while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Maintain physical and electronic lease records to support monthly reporting, reconciliation, and audit activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in land administration, lease payments, accounts payable, contract administration, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
• Experience reviewing contractual documents and maintaining detailed payment or property records.
• Familiarity with digital mapping tools such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, or comparable platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to reconcile information across multiple data sources.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow established procedures and contractual requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $30.00 – $32.00 hourly.

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.