Right of Way Agent - Birmingham, AL

Overview

Manage land acquisition, easements, permits, and dispute resolution for pipelines

Key Responsibilities

• permit acquisition
• title research
• cost estimation
• claims resolution
• stakeholder liaison
• reporting

Tasks

-Spend significant time at work station – computer use, reviewing and preparing documents/reports. -Secure civil permits necessary for the construction and maintenance of company facilities -Identify land ownership from company and public records -Prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and right-of-way project acquisition -Resolve encroachment, damage claims, landowner complaints and inquiries at a minimal cost to company -May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required by the Company to perform job duties -Research, review, analyze titles; identify defects and outline curative -Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours. -Serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc., in support of right-of-way activates -Will report to a manager in Birmingham, AL and will be responsible to manage a geographical area extending over 1,800 miles, therefore limited daily guidance and supervision following training is required, including detailed reporting and updates on both employee progress and agents, must be on point and delivered on time. -Negotiate property damage settlements and loss claims associated with capital projects and day-to-day pipeline operations necessary to maintain company facilities -Review, prepare, analyze, interpret all Land and right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits and licenses and the timely renewals, conveying status updates at a minimum of monthly cycles. -Prepare, supervise and log FERC landowner notification letters as required -Negotiate the acquisition of right-of-way and other property interest, as necessary, to accommodate the construction, operation, maintenance of company facilities, in such a manner to minimize litigation

Requirements

• bachelor
• 5+ years
• pipeline
• contracts
• ms office
• analytical

What You Bring

-Must possess analytical and reconciliation skills necessary for problem solving and decision making -Bachelor Degree preferred and/or equivalent industry related right-of-way work and/or Real Estate Legal experience. -Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. -Must have highly developed organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks -Contracts and/or legal documents experience to both read, interrupt, merge and modify. -Able to travel distances to attend meetings, inspections and construction activities. -Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in performing all aspects of land and right-of-way, with a minimum of 5 years direct experience in the pipeline industry working on both FERC regulated and non-regulated projects, with some experience in overseeing contract or in-house staff is preferred. -Must show great attention on details and follow all work rules. -Knowledge in all aspects of right-of-way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory and legal issues. -Must be a self-starting individual and be able to follow directions and procedures, adhere to a work schedule and be able to focus on details. -Must be able to understand financial impacts of decisions and courses of action and be results oriented -Knowledge in all aspects of right-of-way, including project management, acquisition, title, permitting, budgeting, cost forecasting, operation, due diligence, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory and legal issues -Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers. -Must be flexible and able to work independently, effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor / attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors and outside contacts and regulatory agencies -Proficient computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operation systems and learning of other company propriety software expected). -Experience in performing aspects of land and right-of-way, with direct experience in the pipeline industry working on both FERC regulated and non-regulated projects -Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. -Travel as needed for project support – expectations estimate 25% of time will require travel. -Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. -Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders. -Must be able to work with teams, take direction from supervisor(s), and adhere to required work schedules, often working evenings and even a weekend if necessary. -Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

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About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

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Security Clearance

-must clear a drug screen and complete a background check prior to employment.