Job Abstract

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution up to 4%
• Wellness Programs
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts: vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Career pathing, development programs, and internship programs
• This position is eligible for a Hybrid schedule

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Location/Schedule:

Tallgrass has a flexible working environment that offers employees the option to choose from compressed weeks with half-day Fridays or every other Friday off and Hybrid options for specific roles. Our spacious Lakewood, CO office has free parking, an on-site gym and food trucks every other week!

Primary purpose:

To oversee the organization’s operations and activities regarding the need for additional land. Responsible for researching, negotiating, and electing to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way that meet the organization’s goals.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and supervise Right of Way activities and staff; develop and implement right of way processes and procedures.
• Oversee all land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns and zoning.
• Responsible for resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions.
• Responsible for professional and technical activities associated with the acquisition of rights of way.
• Participate in, coordinate, and supervise the acquisition, maintenance and administration of property rights and interests, including easements, leasehold, fee interests, licenses, and permits.
• Participate in, coordinate, and supervise regional land services for project management including route and site selection, title examination and curative, negotiation and acquisition, landowner relations, damage and claim settlement, cost estimation, zoning and permitting, survey management and preservation and maintenance of existing land assets.
• Provide support and assist counsel in defense of all types of litigation as needed.
• Report current performance and realistic future projections to Executive Management with regard to any issues impacting performance and make recommendations to address problems.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Manage personnel-related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support and completing administrative paperwork as needed.

• Lead Right of Way operations, set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure organizational objectives and operating requirements are met or exceeded.
• Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline.
• Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate and communicate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or 10 years equivalent experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with right of way responsibilities in the energy sector.
• A minimum of five (5) years with direct people management.
• Knowledge of real property law, business law, commodity pricing, title examination standards and procedures, agricultural and ranching practices and general pipeline construction activity.
• Knowledge of engineering terminology, drawings, and maps.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations relative to acquisition, maintenance, and management of right of way property interests.
• Knowledge of applicable company standards for title sufficiency documentation, common pipeline facility construction, project accounting and tracking, etc.
• Knowledge of land-related computer applications.
• Demonstrated success in managing departmental budgets.
• Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an organization.
• Proven ability to drive positive change with continuous improvement.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with superiors, peers and subordinates including supervision of independent land contractors.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass Energy, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V