Senior Right-of-Way Negotiator – Pipelines & Easements

Gray Hawk Land Solutions; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is seeking a Sr. Right-of-Way Agent in Montana. The role requires self-motivation to perform negotiations, title research, and mapping tasks with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in ROW, a related degree, and strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position focuses on pipelines, easements, and regulatory compliance. On-site role in Montana with field collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in the Right-of-Way industry, primarily negotiating easements for pipelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Diploma, or High School graduate.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains good relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies.
• Represents client professionally and diffuses tense situations quickly.
• Negotiate terms for surface agreements, including surface use agreements, pipeline ROWs, and easements.
• Settle surface damages and ensure access to company assets.
• Understand surface use agreements, easements, pipeline ROW, surface titles, and gov't laws related to ROW operations.
• Conduct internal and external title research in courthouse with little supervision.
• Operate mapping software (GIS, Google Earth) and learn client internal mapping systems.
• Interpret drawings and redline as needed (alignment drawings, plats, permit/temporary/workspace/construction drawings).
• Navigate multiple client databases and conduct online research.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and database use.
• Work well in a team or independently.

Skills

Negotiation

Position management

Client relations

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Technical Diploma

High School diploma

Tools

GIS

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is seeking a Sr. Right-of-Way Agent in Montana. The role requires self-motivation to perform negotiations, title research, and mapping tasks with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in ROW, a related degree, and strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills. The position focuses on pipelines, easements, and regulatory compliance. On-site role in Montana with field collaboration.