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Landman

Kinder Morgan, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Position level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, skill set, and relevant experience.

Position Summary Successful candidate will perform the full range of land and right‑of‑way duties necessary to support, maintain, and protect the company’s property rights. The position will incorporate both transportation right-of-way and upstream oil and gas responsibilities within the company’s CO2 business unit.

This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative environment. This role reports directly to the Land Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate favorable terms for various land and right‑of‑way agreements secured on behalf of company, including oil and gas leases, assignments, surface leases, easements, deeds, right‑of‑way agreements and encroachment agreements

Review, analyze, and interpret legal documents to determine company’s rights, obligations, and potential risks, reporting complex issues to management

Ballot projects in accordance with joint operating agreements and address concerns of working interest partners

Conduct research of company and public records to determine surface and mineral ownership; review title opinions and reports; identify defects and perform routine curative work

Assist with acquisition and divestiture activities by compiling land data, preparing exhibits and managing data rooms

Coordinate with project managers to notify landowners of upcoming pipeline integrity projects; draft, negotiate and settle damage claims

Address landowner complaints professionally and efficiently to minimize operational impacts and reduce legal exposure

Serve as liaison with internal and external customers in support of upstream and right‑of‑way activities

Prepare Requests for Bids; supervise brokers to ensure timely execution of projects

Prepare cost estimates and AFE’s for land and right‑of‑way projects; lead annual budget process; accountable for tracking costs

Maintain land files and records database, ensuring timely entry of contract detail into land system

Process monthly land and right‑of‑way obligation payments in accordance with company accounting procedures

Special projects as assigned, including interaction with energy transition and business development groups

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