MANAGER – LAND ADMINISTRATION (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
- Dominion Energy
- 84104
- Nov 15, 2021
Job Description
This role plans, manages and directs the activities of the Land, Lease & Right-of-Way staff as well as activities of contract land agents in the negotiation and acquisition of land agreements, real estate purchases, damage claim settlements, title investigation and other land activities applicable to distribution, storage, gathering, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), and Production operations.
The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively manage the documentation and dissemination of all land/lease agreements for gas distribution facilities within a 7-state gas distribution service territory. Incumbent shall be responsible for managing the workload of land agents, land service vendors, and other land administration personnel.
The work location for this leadership role is flexible. Salt Lake City, Utah; Akron/Cleveland OH; Clarksburg, WV, or other suitable company facilities within the Gas Distribution service territory.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Manages the procurement of high-quality contract land services through preparation of RFPs, evaluation of proposals and awarding of contracts.
- Manges overall land acquisition expenditures and ensures quality service.
- Ensures acquisition of permits for pipeline crossing of roads and railroads, permits, and bonds for heavy hauling, surety bonds for construction projects and permits for construction operation of facilities.
- Oversees staff in resolution of landowner access problems or disputes.
- Negotiates complex agreements such as condemnations.
- Works directly with Legal team on land right issues or property owner disputes.
- Directs management of real property and timber assets.
- Manages negotiation of damage claim settlements with landowners.
- Reads and interprets maps, plats, and blueprints.
- Review property valuations and damage appraisals.
- Oversees Land activities and resources associated with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) initiatives including dairy and swine projects
- Oversees Work Management systems and ensures that land agents properly store land records in GIS and other repository systems
- Maintain cohesive team through effective communication, and providing training, mentoring, and support as needed.
- Direct Reports: Staff of eight (8); including four (4) Land Consultants, three (3) Supervisors and (1) Land Agent supporting four (4) regional business units.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Minimum Qualifications (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years directly related experience or
- Associates Degree and 10+ years of directly related experience or
- High school diploma and 12+ years of directly related experience.
- 3+ years supervisory/project coordination/management experience
Directly Related Experience includes: Field Operations, land/lease administration, land/mineral title, survey, real estate, or utility construction/design experience.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skills: Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills; effective internal and external political skills; problem-solving, time management, and strong computer skills.
- Abilities: Ability to lead and communicate effectively; able to establish and maintain rapport; able to set objectives and policy, to identify critical issues to support process improvements, and to introduce new concepts; Ability to influence, delegate, and drive performance.
- Knowledge of: probate, contract and real estate law and applicable state and federal regulations; legal documents preparation and interpretations; county courthouse record keeping; pipeline construction activities, storage pool operations, production and gathering operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years directly related experience or
- 5+ years oil and gas industry land management experience or
- 2+years ROW and/or lease negotiation experience or
- Natural Gas Distribution/Transmission pipeline operations experience or
- Previous experience public utility sector or
- Membership in professional landman organizations (AAPL, CPL, etc.)
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Travel 26-50%Office Work Environment 51-75%
Other Working Conditions
Expectation: Bi-monthly (every two months) travel within Gas Distribution service territory
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This role plans, manages and directs the activities of the Land, Lease & Right-of-Way staff as well as activities of contract land agents in the negotiation and acquisition of land agreements, real estate purchases, damage claim settlements, title investigation and other land activities applicable to distribution, storage, gathering, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), and Production operations.
The primary responsibility of this position is to effectively manage the documentation and dissemination of all land/lease agreements for gas distribution facilities within a 7-state gas distribution service territory. Incumbent shall be responsible for managing the workload of land agents, land service vendors, and other land administration personnel.
The work location for this leadership role is flexible. Salt Lake City, Utah; Akron/Cleveland OH; Clarksburg, WV, or other suitable company facilities within the Gas Distribution service territory.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Manages the procurement of high-quality contract land services through preparation of RFPs, evaluation of proposals and awarding of contracts.
- Manges overall land acquisition expenditures and ensures quality service.
- Ensures acquisition of permits for pipeline crossing of roads and railroads, permits, and bonds for heavy hauling, surety bonds for construction projects and permits for construction operation of facilities.
- Oversees staff in resolution of landowner access problems or disputes.
- Negotiates complex agreements such as condemnations.
- Works directly with Legal team on land right issues or property owner disputes.
- Directs management of real property and timber assets.
- Manages negotiation of damage claim settlements with landowners.
- Reads and interprets maps, plats, and blueprints.
- Review property valuations and damage appraisals.
- Oversees Land activities and resources associated with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) initiatives including dairy and swine projects
- Oversees Work Management systems and ensures that land agents properly store land records in GIS and other repository systems
- Maintain cohesive team through effective communication, and providing training, mentoring, and support as needed.
- Direct Reports: Staff of eight (8); including four (4) Land Consultants, three (3) Supervisors and (1) Land Agent supporting four (4) regional business units.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Minimum Qualifications (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years directly related experience or
- Associates Degree and 10+ years of directly related experience or
- High school diploma and 12+ years of directly related experience.
- 3+ years supervisory/project coordination/management experience
Directly Related Experience includes: Field Operations, land/lease administration, land/mineral title, survey, real estate, or utility construction/design experience.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skills: Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills; effective internal and external political skills; problem-solving, time management, and strong computer skills.
- Abilities: Ability to lead and communicate effectively; able to establish and maintain rapport; able to set objectives and policy, to identify critical issues to support process improvements, and to introduce new concepts; Ability to influence, delegate, and drive performance.
- Knowledge of: probate, contract and real estate law and applicable state and federal regulations; legal documents preparation and interpretations; county courthouse record keeping; pipeline construction activities, storage pool operations, production and gathering operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years directly related experience or
- 5+ years oil and gas industry land management experience or
- 2+years ROW and/or lease negotiation experience or
- Natural Gas Distribution/Transmission pipeline operations experience or
- Previous experience public utility sector or
- Membership in professional landman organizations (AAPL, CPL, etc.)
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Travel 26-50%Office Work Environment 51-75%
Other Working Conditions
Expectation: Bi-monthly (every two months) travel within Gas Distribution service territory
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