Analyst, Land

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Responsibilities

• Read and understand engineering drawings and alignment sheets, and verify property locations via alignment drawings, property descriptions, or other means.
• Coordinate with mapping/drafting personnel to locate all encroachments on Company alignment sheets.
• Assist in retrieving land files related to encroachments, as requested by field personnel or land management.
• Scan, print, and copy both standard and large‑format drawings.
• Record executed documents and prepare encroachment information for inclusion in the Land Records file room and electronic records.
• Receive and analyze all inquiries and requests (written or verbal) concerning third‑party encroachments on Company assets and facilities.
• Interact with landowners, developers, municipalities, engineering companies, state highway departments, and other entities regarding encroachment requests and inquiries.
• Maintain the encroachment database and all information therein, including tracking information.
• Forward information concerning encroachments (easement rights, terms and conditions, etc.) and maps to the Encroachment Engineer for review and comment, when needed.
• Interact with the Encroachment Engineer to determine the Company response and appropriate course of action for encroachment requests.
• Prepare Letters of No Objection, Encroachment Agreements, and other correspondence and documentation associated with third‑party encroachments, under supervision of a Senior Land Analyst or Supervisor.
• Perform various tasks associated with the payment of leases pertaining to land and real property, including requesting checks, interfacing with Accounting, and mailing lease payments.
• Update payment information in lease hard‑copy files and the Land database.
• Maintain hard‑copy and electronic files with all payment information related to leases.
• Process and maintain the ROW Check Register System.
• Process check‑book distribution requests and collect ROW support documentation.
• Prepare check requests and wire transfers for Land Managers and Representatives.
• Prepare daily exception reports from Company banks.
• Interface with Field Contract Agents writing Company Field Checks.
• Interface with Land Managers, Accounting, and Treasury regarding invoice payments, Company Field Check payments, Tax Identification issues, and 1099 issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 1–2 years of experience in the Land and Right of Way profession, or equivalent experience dealing with real estate issues, landowners, engineers, developers, and/or local, state, and federal agencies.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, be flexible, adapt to changes, set priorities, work under pressure, and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) and ability to learn new software applications quickly (ArcGIS, drawing viewers, online mapping services, Adobe Professional, etc.).
• Experience with databases such as Access, Oracle, EMPAC preferred.
• Detail‑oriented to ensure consistent data and record‑keeping and maintain quality in legal documents and letters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, math aptitude, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel and maintain effective work relations.
• Flexibility and ability to handle pressure, meet critical deadlines, and multitask.

Schedule

Day shift