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Real Estate & ROW Agent

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Houston, TX, United States


Job Summary The Real Estate & Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent is responsible for providing real estate, land and right-of-way services and related activities. They negotiate and manage projects involving agreements relating to financing, acquisitions, dispositions, leases and other real estate assets. They draft, examine, negotiate, interpret and prepare real‑estate contracts for execution, support and maintain the Real Estate Management System and historical files, and maintain control of third‑party billings of real estate receivables and payables while coordinating proper accounting for transactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional certification in Right‑of‑Way, Land Management, or a related land services discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 7 years of directly related Right‑of‑Way or land experience.

Fluency with legal aspects of Real Estate terms and documents.

Strong oral, written and communication skills.

Ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts, including effective use of defined terms and redlining in coordination with internal and external legal counsel.

Familiarity with SAP and LandWorks.

High level of experience with negotiating right of ways and easements.

Solid understanding of eminent domain/condemnation procedures, including pre‑trial prep and court hearings.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Job Duties

Research and determine contractual Real Estate obligations, negotiate agreements and resolve disputes. Implement actions required to fulfill Real Estate obligations and maintain contracts and other legal documents in full force and effect.

Analyze Real Estate documents to ensure completeness to meet commitments.

Validate and pay rental and lease obligations to maintain legal rights to property.

Determine appropriate rates and fees and invoice clients.

Set up automatic payments.

Ensure all payments and billings receive proper accounting treatment.

Provide support for the Real Estate Management System, make improvements, research and resolve system issues or business problems. Determine origin and corrective actions as needed; implement and test solutions; develop new programs and enhancements. Visual Basic programming performed.

Contract with third parties and negotiate Real Estate transactions relating to acquisitions, dispositions, right of way, lease renewals, rent and/or expense escalations, property disputes, and other land and property for CITGO’s real estate assets.

Initiate and implement process improvements to increase automation of maintenance, storage, and retrieval of permanent CITGO Real Estate documents as needed by CITGO and affiliates.

Record titles, deeds, easements, and other Real Estate documents as needed by CITGO and affiliates.

Work with Risk Management to ensure CITGO liabilities are minimized through proper insurance coverage by clients and tenants.

Job Duties II Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive; site‑specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Benefits & Incentives

Remote Work options available for eligible positions.

Options are department and/or location specific.

9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable).

Annual Vacation Incentive (40‑120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees.

Paid Vacation Time.

Company‑Paid Holidays.

Caregiver Leave.

Excellent 401(k) Match.

Pension Plan.

Company‑Paid Sick Leave and Long‑Term Disability.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options.

Company‑Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees.

Healthy Rewards Program.

Service Awards Program.

Educational Assistance Plan.

Dependent Children Scholarships.

Reimbursement for Gym Membership.

Employee Discount Programs.

On‑site Health Clinic (select locations).

On‑site Cafeteria (select locations).

On‑site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only).

On‑site Fitness Center (select locations).

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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