Manager Land - Transmission Growth
Williams Companies, Houston, TX, United States
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
As a Land Manager, you will mentor and lead a team of land professionals in the acquisition and negotiation of land and property rights for pipeline and facilities construction in addition to the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline and facilities. You will collaborate with your team to facilitate quality relationships with landowners and Williams partners. The ability to build and nurture relationships and connect with all levels of the organization are keys to success!
Responsibilities and Expectations
Collaborates with others to ensure strategy aligns with the business need and enterprise strategy
Develops and maintains metrics
Directs and assists the team in research/preparation of land related contracts
Oversees land strategy, negotiations, and execution to ensure timely delivery for capital expansion projects
Handles meaningful investigations and assumes responsibility for interpretation of business aspects for project success
Coordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees
Develops/handles budgets, plans and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis
Develops and implements strategy to ensure that all land record data is inputted into record system
Collaborates with internal partners such as attorneys, project managers, environmental, regulatory, and operations personnel
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in related areas such as right-of-way or land functions
Preferred: Senior Right of Way Professional certification; completion of at least one approved IRWA (International Right Way of Way Association)
Other Requirements
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
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Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
As a Land Manager, you will mentor and lead a team of land professionals in the acquisition and negotiation of land and property rights for pipeline and facilities construction in addition to the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline and facilities. You will collaborate with your team to facilitate quality relationships with landowners and Williams partners. The ability to build and nurture relationships and connect with all levels of the organization are keys to success!
Responsibilities and Expectations
Collaborates with others to ensure strategy aligns with the business need and enterprise strategy
Develops and maintains metrics
Directs and assists the team in research/preparation of land related contracts
Oversees land strategy, negotiations, and execution to ensure timely delivery for capital expansion projects
Handles meaningful investigations and assumes responsibility for interpretation of business aspects for project success
Coordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees
Develops/handles budgets, plans and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis
Develops and implements strategy to ensure that all land record data is inputted into record system
Collaborates with internal partners such as attorneys, project managers, environmental, regulatory, and operations personnel
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in related areas such as right-of-way or land functions
Preferred: Senior Right of Way Professional certification; completion of at least one approved IRWA (International Right Way of Way Association)
Other Requirements
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
#J-18808-Ljbffr