Contract Surface Landman

Description

§ Negotiates and drafts various agreements with surface owners (Surface Use Agreements, Right of Ways, Easements, etc.) § Review surface title and ownership records; coordinate resolution of title issues with brokers and Legal. § Resolve landowner concerns, surface damage claims, and restoration issues with internal teams. § Identify surface constraints and secure necessary rights before construction and operations begin. § Coordinate agreement execution and recording; maintain ownership records and project updates. § Acts as liaison between multiple disciplines in Denver Office, surface owners and field personnel § Communicates with various federal and state agency personnel and other regulatory agencies to obtain necessary access in a timely manner and ensure compliance with government regulations § Reviews and communicates agreement obligations, payment requirements, deadlines, and access restrictions. § Works with the land team to ensure agreements and payments are accurately tracked and documented. § Coordinate with construction personnel and surveyors to locate and stake pipelines, roads, well pads, etc. § Oversee and coordinate work with field brokers as required § Maintains positive working relationship with landowners and regulatory agencies § Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

§ Strong interpersonal and written communication, organization, consultative, recordkeeping, analytical and problem-solving skills § Ability to interpret title records, legal descriptions, survey plats, and surface agreements. § Working knowledge of surface and mineral estate relationships and access requirements on private, state, and federal lands. § Proficiency with land records systems, mapping/GIS tools, and Microsoft Office. § Experience working with land surveyors in the field, staking pads, pipelines, etc. § Able to build relationship building, including interaction with land, permitting, operations, geology, State and Federal agencies, mineral and surface owners § Initiative and ability to work independently § Proven negotiation skills § Competent writer of agreements, reports, summaries, and correspondence § Established productive working relationships with industry partners. § Willingness to be fully responsible and accountable for the timely performance of all specified job duties

Experience and Education:

§ Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management or related field preferred; or equivalent in experience § Requires at least 5 years of E&P land experience, including 3 years focused on surface land § Must have exposure to working Rockies assets and Federal Lands (MT, ND, WY, CO or UT) § RL or RPL designation preferred

Travel:

§ Presence in field may be required up to 50% of time