Right of Way Land Professional Role –
Provides basic Land and Right-Of-Way (ROW) support for asset area while acquiring knowledge of CPL operations and business practices:
· Maintain, analyze, and interpret pipeline ROW files including easements, lease documents, real estate deeds, and various other documents relating to ownership and rights.
· Address routine ROW related issues, typically in support of 3rd Party Inquiries for the asset and may involve business, legal or operational consequences to Company assets.
· Negotiate and coordinate with private property owners and other utility companies for the acquisition of standard easements, leases, franchises, access agreements, damage releases and assignments.
· Conduct in-house ROW and title searches.
· Draft, maintain and distribute Construction Line List as necessary for project team(s).
· Draft notification letters and make verbal notifications of proposed pipeline work.
· Generates various form agreements (with assistance), managing landowner relationships and assisting with condemnation proceedings.
· Coordinate activities of ROW contractors on projects and during routine support.
· Leverages relationships and interfaces with governmental agencies and the local community for ROW and project permitting issues.
· Oversees the findings from the conflict inquiry process to ensure optimal outcome for the company.
· Research market valuations of property to be acquired or divested.
· Initiate and/or aide in the property transfer process.
· Accountable for forecasting the cost of maintenance and renewal of easements/franchises or other legal instruments enabling us to conduct our business as well as oversee and approve all Payment Recommendations and Check Requests.
· Provides recommendations for the maintenance and upkeep of Land ROW files including the effective use of Quorum Land System
· Schedule, plan and facilitate land department meetings.
· Fluent in Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint. GIS experience is a plus.
· Provide support to Land Manager as needed!
· Experience with cost tracking