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Audubon Companies · 4 hours ago

Right of Way Project Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Audubon Companies is seeking a Right of Way Project Manager to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves overseeing multiple pipeline projects, managing project costs, and developing relationships across various departments to ensure successful project execution.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct project management (overseeing employees, third party staffing and resources) to execute multiple Right-of Way Projects

Assists in providing requisitions and bids required materials and third party services to execute pipeline projects, meeting customer completion dates per contract. Manages direct job costs to ensure margins are met in accordance with the project proposal

Coordinates with clients and other departments to ensure the execution of pipeline projects

Responsible for coaching, training, development and performance management of staff

Auditing the health of all projects that are being managed by their staff. This includes regular (bi-weekly minimum) project status reviews

May interact with clients and assist with the support activities to further develop Audubon

May function as Project Manager on certain projects

Provide project management oversight for the execution of pipeline projects

Effectively applies Audubon methodology and enforces project standards

Conduct or acquire title searches and research public records to identify land owners affected by project and determine property rights and descriptions as needed

Contact the owners of interests in lands regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendment of rights, defense of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims, and such related other matters as determined by the Company

Obtain right of way authorization from property owners and secure necessary access to property. Acquire temporary rights of entry for field studies and temporary easements by rental or lease to provide construction staging areas. Negotiate the extension or relinquishment of temporary construction easements and draft relinquishment documents

Discuss with property owners the process, timeline, access and equipment requirements of the project. Serve as point of contact and address any questions, issues or property damage concerns expressed by the land owner. Keep land owners abreast of project status and timeline changes

Negotiate with property owners, tenants, attorneys, and permit agencies for the purchase, lease, donation or acquisition of easements of real property and/or property rights. Conduct all negotiations in a professional manner and in good faith

Provide proper notifications to property owners and inform owners of their rights, applicable laws and regulations

Address complaints by land owners and respond by investigating all complaints and taking remedial action upon consulting with company management. Negotiate claim settlements with owners and research market values to determine if settlements are appropriate

Prepare necessary affidavits such as descent and distribution, identity, use and adverse possession as required. Draft and/or review legal instruments for conveyance of rights of way including deeds, mortgages, and purchase contracts. Review legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds and other documents for acquisition of property and easements

Read and interpret maps and property descriptions

Provide assistance in resolving right of way and easement related disputes. May appear as a witness in litigation

Inspect affected property and identify implications of the project on the property and/or structures

Estimate areas of possible or potential damage in advance of construction, and accumulate information as to any damages occurring during construction, gathering data necessary to determine value of damages such as current market values

Develop relocation plans and negotiate with land owners, tenants and attorneys when displacement occurs due to project scope. Provide land owners and tenants displaced by projects advice on approved relocation assistance available in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintain relocation assistance records as required

Note and inform supervisor of violations of easement terms by construction personnel

Identify and provide detail of all required construction permits and permit requirements, and acquire permits as directed

Prepare adequate reports of daily activity and provide additional reporting as necessary to document difficult negotiations for easements, damage settlements and/or permit acquisition

Recommend and initiate condemnation processes where necessary; prepare legal documents for inclusion in condemnation packages submitted to court; confer with legal counsel on such matters to ensure that documents conform to legal requirements may appear as witness during court hearings

Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations

Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor

Qualification

Right of Way managementNegotiation skillsProject managementPublic records examinationMicrosoft Office proficiencyDocumentation managementLegal document understandingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam organization

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

Exemplary communication and leadership skills

Organizes and develops highly functional and effective project teams

Coordinates and works with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Finance and Accounting) to ensure the timely delivery of quality goods and services which meet or exceed our customer's expectations

5+ years of experience in the ROW field required

Knowledge to examine public records to determine surface ownership rights required

Ability to negotiate with landowners, tenants, attorneys and permit agencies to meet project objectives required

Ability to maintain orderly documentation and ROW acquisition records required

Proficient in Windows based software and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) to complete document preparation, project reporting, presentations, and general research required

Proficient in the acquisition of pipeline, power line, communication and surface easements and fee land purchases

Strong written and oral communication skills required

Knowledge to understand the legal agreements associated with any given project and legal documents of any nature pertaining to ROW