Strategic Land & Water Project Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Project Manager to oversee land and water transactions from due diligence through closing, and, when applicable, construction. You will coordinate with internal teams, landowners, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and third-party consultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include leading title examinations, managing real estate closings, reviewing easements and right-of-way documents, and maintaining records with GIS tools and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in land acquisition or related project management
• Experience reviewing title examinations and supporting closings
• Experience managing third-party vendors or consultants
• Knowledge of easements, leases, surface use agreements, and ROW documentation
• Experience in energy, utilities, oil and gas, construction, mining, infrastructure, real estate, or related industries preferred
• Experience with regulatory or permitting agencies preferred
• Proficiency with GIS tools and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with relevant professional experience

Responsibilities

• Lead land and water due diligence, including title examination, surface and mineral rights, water rights, and encumbrance review
• Manage real estate transactions from initial due diligence through closing
• Review easements, leases, surface use agreements, and right-of-way documents
• Coordinate with landowners, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders
• Manage third-party vendors and consulting firms
• Track project timelines, budgets, contracts, risks, and deliverables
• Support permitting, regulatory filings, bid packages, and vendor selection
• Maintain project records using GIS tools, land management software, and internal databases
• Provide project updates and risk mitigation recommendations to leadership

Skills

Project management

Land acquisition

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

GIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Title examination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS software

Land management software

Internal databases

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Project Manager to oversee land and water transactions from due diligence through closing, and, when applicable, construction. You will coordinate with internal teams, landowners, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and third-party consultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities include leading title examinations, managing real estate closings, reviewing easements and right-of-way documents, and maintaining records with GIS tools and