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JOB SUMMARY
This Real Estate Services Agent will provide regional support for existing pipeline infrastructure from a real estate and land perspective.
Job Profile Summary
Responsible for planning, monitoring and managing Encroachments, Permits and Renewal projects from initiation through completion. Acquiring rights-of-way (ROW), site easements, leases and real property. Performing due diligence for acquisitions and divestures. Negotiating and settling damage claims. Facilitating permits, terming rights-of-way, etc. with city, state, county and federal government officials.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Progress reporting, troubleshooting and people and vendor management.
Ensure projects meet objectives, schedules and cost.
Support internal and external resources and communicate throughout the company as well as with external vendors, contractors and customers. Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, and pipeline rights-of-way, bills of sale; negotiate/research and settle damages to landowners' properties.
Provide information and assistance to producers, process stakeholders, customers, employees, governmental agencies, contractors, attorneys, and others relative to various contracts, and agreements.
Facilitate payments that meet the construction project budget.
Manage the field acquisition activities of multiple right of way contract agents involved with major pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects.
Manage and direct 3rd party ROW contractors daily tasks for construction projects and operational support.
Coordinate ongoing federally mandated Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership and contacting each landowner where survey will be done. Verify where any verification digs will be done, contact landowner and settle damages.
Review and advise project managers of problem title and routing of pipeline projects.
Research and verify title holders/ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions at county and federal courthouse offices and due diligence data rooms.
Coordinate projects with property owners, developers, company employees, contractors and/or government agencies including but not limited to:
Pipeline construction, repair or abandonment.
Surface site easements and fee properties.
Pipeline crossing/paralleling permits on state highways, county roads, federal lands, railroads and city permits.
Pipeline relocations and reimbursement. GIS Routing and rerouting of pipelines.
Obtain various city, state, federal and county permits.
Compile, analyze, and/or prepare information including but not limited to:
Rights-of-way (ROW) agreements.
Encroachment agreements.
Bureau of Indian Affairs approval process.
Site easements and leases.
Warranty Deeds.
Due diligence check lists.
Construction ROW support.
Settlement of damages.
City, state and federal permits, right-of-way, easements, etc..
Real estate contracts.
Integrity Management Program.
Lawsuits and testimony.
Appraisals.
Payment drafts and bills of sale.
Education
Associate's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:
Work Experience
This role typically requires 3 - 5 years experience in Real Estate Services
Experience securing rights-of-way and/or acquiring real estate.
Experience, knowledge and/or training related to:
Project Management or complex project coordination.
Work in diversified entities of the company.
Pipeline construction methods and procedures.
Right-of-way and real estate transactions.
Negotiation skills.
Knowledge of property law.
City, county, federal and state permits.
State, county, federal and city easements.
Experience reading and interpreting survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence.
Experience researching and/or preparing legal documents, encroachments, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, releases, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence.
Experience testifying, interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Railroad, Government, State, County and local agencies permitting, leasing and or easements acquisition processes and general knowledge of title ownership verification.
Knowledge of: basic operation and/or construction knowledge related to Real Estate Services inclusive of familiarity with terminology.
Ability to: complete projects meeting objectives, schedules and costs.
Ability to: negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements.
Ability to: utilize tools and equipment including utilize office equipment, computers and related software.
Ability to: proficiently utilize Microsoft Excel with ability to create complex reports using formulas, filters and format reports for printing; utlize Word to compose memorandums/correspondence with tables and reports.
Ability to: perform data entry and knowledge of database functionality.
Ability to: utilize effective interpersonal and communication skills, exchange information and/or conduct presentations.
Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas.
Ability to: be self-motivated to handle multiple priorities and time management skills to efficiently complete assigned work and meet deadlines.
Licenses and Certifications
If negotiating land acquisition in Texas, TREC License required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
Travel to other locations required.
Driving
Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547?.
Expected Salary Range
$86,000.00 - $130,000.00
At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.
