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Director - Right Of Way
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Lead and oversee Kinder Morgan's Right‑of‑Way operations, staff, budgets, and land agreements.
7d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Field
Company Size
10,933 Employees
Service Specialisms
Pipeline Transportation
Storage
Terminals
Energy Infrastructure
Natural Gas Transportation
Liquid Transportation
Carbon Management
Renewable Energy
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Oil and Gas Pipelines
Petroleum Products Transportation
Liquids Terminals
Natural Gas Pipelines
Carbon Dioxide Injection
Carbon Sequestration
Role
What you would be doing
row management
permit acquisition
agreement execution
safety compliance
stakeholder coordination
performance reporting
- Ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
- Target Zero EHS Behavior - Establish expectations, ensure education and confirm performance for employees and contractors through observation, conversation & evaluation.
- Coordination with other support functions (i.e regulatory, outreach, engineering, operations, legal, third party contractors, construction and environmental) to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
- Review and interpretation of right granting documents and related clauses
- Leading a staff that negotiates favorable terms to various land and right-of-way related agreements secured on behalf of the company.
- Ensure proactive, ongoing, high quality customer service is provided to the supported assets on individual and team levels.
- Support the department’s efforts to acquire right-of-way and other property interests as necessary to accommodate the construction, operation, and maintenance of company facilities in such a manner as to minimize litigation.
- Hold employees accountable for working ethically and with integrity.
- Plan and coordinate quarterly team meetings, quarterly departmental management meetings, and oversee ROW project activity en masse, reporting, and departmental training.
- Travel multiple times a year to visit field ROW Managers and Agents.
- Assisting with land issues including encroachments, rentals/renewal obligations and file/document management.
- Leading, directing, and improving organizational culture in the areas of integrity, accountability, safety & excellence.
- Overseeing all internal and external aspects of right of way including value added, capital maintenance and operations projects/efforts.
- Ensuring the company acts in the interest of building a long-term relationship with landowners
- Act with Special Power of Attorney to review, analyze, and execute Land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits & licenses.
- Support the department’s completion of property damage settlements and loss claims associated with capital projects and day-to-day pipeline operations, seeking favorable outcome on behalf of the company.
- Making independent decisions regarding work assignments, personnel, and budget in response to direction received in the form of corporate and team goals, annual objectives, business requirements and company policy.
- Guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of other employees, including ROW Managers and Agents.
- Serve as liaison between internal departments in support of right-of-way activities.
- Establish operational best practices and ongoing continuous improvement activities.
- Mentor staff members in their research, review, and analysis of land titles, identification of defects, and outline curative.
- Lead, direct, supervise, evaluate and develop company employees.
- Lead and organize multi-department meetings and decision-making processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project status, current cost & schedule, forecasted results, risks & opportunities, quality, and performance for all projects.
- Direct Managers of ROW agents that are responsible for company property, funds, easement, and lease acquisitions.
- Managing and overseeing all aspects of right-of-way and real estate related activities necessary to secure, maintain, protect and enforce company's property rights.
- Develop performance milestones for all tasks. Measure progress, evaluate performance, and provide clear feedback against those milestones, for self and for employees.
- Assist the department in obtaining civil permits necessary for the construction and maintenance of company facilities.
- Maximizing the department’s performance.
- Developing and building strong customer relationships. Soliciting customer feedback regularly.
- Leading, directing and improving the Kinder Morgan Right of Way Department.
- Leading, directing, and improving all budget responsibilities including OPEX, CAPEX and G&A costs.
What you bring
bachelor's
10+ years
leadership
excel
outlook
change management
- Demonstrate drive and agile work ethic.
- Ability to initiate, nurture and lead a questioning culture allowing new ideas and methods to be considered.
- Demonstrated success in change management
- Innovative problem solving and demonstrated process improvements
- Knowledge of federal/state rules and regulations for acquisitions and permitting.
- Demonstrated success in financial & budget activities
- Effective written, verbal and listening communication skills.
- Up to 25% travel (both car and air).
- Demonstrate cohesive teamwork and provide quality staff work through interaction with operational, financial, commercial, and support group peers.
- Understanding of Kinder Morgan’s 4 business units.
- Proactive vs. reactive thinking & planning.
- Expertise/experience in continuous improvement activities
- Demonstrated leadership skills, especially holding employees accountable on performance.
- Primarily office environment, with occasional field office or field/plant site.
- Good analytical and reconciliation skills, necessary for problem solving and decision making.
- 10+ years applicable right of way experience – 15+ years preferred
- Education: Bachelor’s degree.
- Effective leadership, coaching and teambuilding skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- General understanding of Environmental, Regulatory Affairs, Surveying, and Construction.
- Proactive decision-making, strong work ethic, keen sense of requirements to achieve success.
- Current working knowledge of the industry and the willingness to maintain that knowledge
- Effective performance management competencies including skills evaluation, promotion recommendations, development planning, career potential and compensation analysis.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Knowledge of condemnation proceedings and condemnation rules of different Business Units is preferred.
- Possesses knowledge and experience in Native American Renewals and Natural Gas Storage Fields
- General understanding of right-of-way duties and issues, including project management, the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements/licenses, purchase and sale of fee land, franchise & permit rights, encroachment resolution, title, appraisal, budgeting, cost forecasting, public relations, community outreach and general regulatory and legal issues.
- Knowledge of KMBS and KMBF a plus.
- Knowledge of real estate law a plus.
- 2 or more years’ experience in a managerial role
- Knowledge of gas transmission and gas gathering (midstream) construction/operations
- Understanding and knowledge of how to apply FERC guidelines and the Natural Gas Act.
- Demonstrated success in leadership and supervisory experience
- Must be able to understand financial impacts of decisions and courses of action, results oriented.
- Effective leadership in teaching and executing corporate values and philosophies.
- Knowledge of different types of land acquisition and leasing agreements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Deep understanding of individual and team customer service activities.
- High competency in evaluating and making optimum economic decisions.
- Be able to successfully perform multiple tasks with abbreviated deadlines.
- High competency in communicating project status, opportunities and risks.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1997
Company Origin
Established in 1997, the company was co-founded by Richard Kinder and William Morgan.
79,000 miles
Pipeline Network
Operates one of the largest pipeline networks in North America.
40% of U.S. natural gas
Market Share
Transports approximately 40% of the U.S. natural gas supply annually.
$1.7 billion project
Major Infrastructure
Undertakes significant capital projects, including a major natural gas line in Texas.
- 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.
- Safety is a core value.
- Operating with integrity and transparency is a priority.
- Commitment to environmental protection is a key focus.
- Striving for operational excellence is essential.
- Fostering a culture of accountability is central.
- Valuing innovation and continuous improvement drives growth.
2050 Target
Net Zero
Aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 to combat climate change.
35% Reduction
Methane Emissions
Committed to cutting methane emissions by 35% by 2025 to address environmental impact.
- Investing in carbon capture technology.
- Committed to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.
- Engaging in environmental stewardship through land and wildlife protection.
- Focused on sustainable energy solutions.
29% women leadership
Women in Leadership Roles
Reflects the proportion of women in leadership positions within the company.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Launched several initiatives to increase workforce diversity.
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