Surface Landman

Antero Resources Corp; Bridgeport, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Antero Resources Corp in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Surface Landman to manage landowner negotiations, secure surface use agreements, and analyze Title documents. This full-time role blends fieldwork with office tasks, requiring careful review of land records and proactive communication with stakeholders.

You will identify ownership from company and public records, draft agreements for review, and collaborate across departments to meet operational objectives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze land titles and identify discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Secure SUA agreements with landowners.
• Identify land ownership from company and public records.
• Review, analyze, and interpret land title documents.
• Negotiate and draft agreements for manager's review and approval.
• Coordinate with departments to meet operational objectives.
• Liaise with landowners, public, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Land ownership

Negotiation

Communication

Detail oriented

Independence

Ethics

Safety awareness

Education

HS/Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

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Surface Landman

Full-time Regular Other Exempt Bridgeport, WV, US 1 Attachments

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1521

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision this position will:

• Be responsible for communicating and partnering with various Landowners to secure Surface Use Agreements (SUA) for operation.
• Identify Land ownership from both Company and public records.
• Research, review, and analyze Land Title, and identify discrepancies and outline curative requirements.
• Continuously negotiate with Landowners and draft agreements for manager's review and approval.
• Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and surface related agreements, amendments, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Secure required agreements and partner with various departments on a regular basis to meet operational objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc. and maintain a good relationship with the Landowners, general public, and regulatory agencies.
• Professionally handle all complaints and inquiries by the Landowner and general public, arbitrate disputes, or resolve grievances that may arise due to related business activities.
• Effectively negotiate and resolve encroachments, damage claims, property damage settlements, and loss claims associated with capital projects and day-to-day operations. Therefore, reducing the cost to the Company and maintain facilities.
• Assist the Community Relations department with investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs, equipment, competencies), that are needed for this role.

• Basic understanding of Land and Legal documents.
• Good negotiation skills to reach a favorable outcome or solution.
• Good conflict management skills, with the ability to operate in a high stress environment in a calm and professional demeanor.
• Ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to be detail orientated, self-starter, and work independently while maintaining goals and tasks.
• Posses good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, etc. and use/ operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand and exhibit ethical behavior and business practices.

SAFETY SENSITIVE RELATED

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.
• Possess valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company's Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section.

Both Office and Field Related:

• Job is performed in both the office and in the field work environment.
• Approximately 40% in the office and 60% in the field.

This position may be subject to:

• Exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• Extreme Cold and Heat: temperatures typically below 32 o F or above 100 o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.
• Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Confined Space: work areas large enough for individual to enter, limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continue occupancy.
• Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, combustibles, explosives, etc.

HOURS / SHIFTS

• Regular business hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Minimally be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.
• Usual field site/location visits may present more strenuous exertion than office work.
• Regular amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time.

• Regular travel may be required to other locations.
• Regular travel to Company's field operations and/or offices. Approximately 60% of time in field.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Summary of Available Benefits*:

• Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation
• Financial Well-being Program
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee's job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.