Senior Right-of-Way & Land Rights Lead

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Land & Right-of-Way Agent to support Operations through proactive management of landowner relationships and easement rights. The role focuses on ensuring legal access, regulatory compliance, and reliable operations across company assets.

You will negotiate rights, manage encroachments, coordinate with Legal and Engineering, and support field teams with land-related projects and emergency response as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Three (3) or more years of experience in right-of-way, land acquisition, real estate, utility operations, public agency relations, or related field.
• Experience negotiating land rights and property agreements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service territory.
• A satisfactory Driving record.

Aufgaben

• Manage and resolve historical and existing encroachments impacting company-owned or controlled property rights.
• Investigate property ownership, title records, easement rights, deeds, permits, licenses, and other land-related documents.
• Support right-of-way inspections and evaluate potential impacts to company assets and operations.
• Support coordination of corrective actions to address unauthorized land use, access restrictions, and property conflicts.
• Maintain accurate land records and documentation within company systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for landowner inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with landowners and community stakeholders.
• Respond to operational issues affecting landowners in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct outreach activities to facilitate project development and operational work.
• Prepare and deliver landowner notifications related to maintenance, inspections, construction, vegetation management, and emergency response activities.
• Coordinate communications between Operations, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, and external stakeholders.
• Support public meetings, field meetings, and stakeholder engagement efforts as needed.
• Negotiate easements, licenses, permits, temporary workspaces, access agreements, and other land rights required for company operations.
• Support acquisition of land, easements, and property interests necessary for maintenance, reliability, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Legal, Real Estate, Engineering, and project teams throughout the acquisition process.
• Assist in valuation reviews, settlement negotiations, and compensation discussions with property owners.
• Support Operations personnel by securing access rights for maintenance and emergency work.
• Resolve access issues affecting operational reliability and field activities.
• Partner with field crews and supervisors to address right-of-way concerns and landowner conflicts.
• Provide real property expertise during project planning and execution.
• Assist with emergency response activities involving property access, damage claims, and landowner coordination.
• Ensure activities comply with easement rights, permits, agreements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Identify and mitigate potential real estate and land rights risks.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests.
• Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel regarding land rights matters when necessary.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and project updates.
• Support strategic initiatives related to land management and operational reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Jobbeschreibung

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Land & Right-of-Way Agent to support Operations through proactive management of landowner relationships and easement rights. The role focuses on ensuring legal access, regulatory compliance, and reliable operations across company assets.

You will negotiate rights, manage encroachments, coordinate with Legal and Engineering, and support field teams with land-related projects and emergency response as needed.