Real Estate Services Agent III

Negotiation and Due Diligence

• Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, and pipeline rights-of-way, bills of sale; negotiate/research and settle damages to landowners’ properties.
• Facilitate payments that meet the construction project budget.
• Manage the field acquisition activities of multiple right of way contract agents involved with major pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects.
• Manage and direct 3rd party ROW contractors for construction projects.
• Cookordination ongoing federally mandated Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership and contacting each landowner where survey will be done.
• Verify where any verification digs will be done, contact landowner and settle damages.
• Review and advise project managers of problem title and routing of pipeline projects.
• Research and verify title holders/ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions at county and federal courthouse offices and due diligence data rooms.

Project Management

• Coordinate projects with property owners, company employees, contractors and/or governmental personnel including but not limited to:Pipeline construction, repair or abandonmentSurface site easements and fee propertiesPipeline crossing/paralleling permits on state highways, county roads, federal lands, railroads and city permitsGIS Routing and rerouting of pipelinesObtain various city, state, federal and county permits

Documentation and Compliance

• Compile, analyze, and/or prepare information including but not limited to:Rights-of-way (ROW) agreementsEncroachment agreementsBureau of Indian Affairs approval processSite easements and leasesWarranty DeedsDue diligence check listsConstruction ROW supportSettlement of damagesCity, state and federal permits, right-of-way, easements, etc.Real estate contractsIntegrity Management ProgramLawsuits and testimonyAppraisalsPayment drafts and bills of sale

Legal and Administrative

• Research and verify title holders/ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions at county and federal courthouse offices and due diligence data rooms.
• Verify where any verification digs will be done, contact landowner and settle damages.
• Review and advise project managers of problem title and routing of pipeline projects.
• Research and verify title holders/ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions at county and federal courthouse offices and due diligence data rooms.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and a minimum of four years of work experience as follows:
  • Work experience securing rights-of-way and/or acquiring real estate
  • Experience, knowledge and/or training related to Work in diversified entities of the company
  • Pipeline construction methods and procedures
  • Right-of-way and real estate transactions
  • Negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of property law
  • City, county, federal and state permits
  • State, county, federal and city easements
  • Experience reading and interpreting survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence
  • Experience researching and/or preparing legal documents, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence
  • Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, testifying and communicating effectively

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: the use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing mainframe computers, personal computers and/or mobile phone
• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas
• Ability to: negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations

Licenses and Certifications

• Notary Public for appropriate location preferred
• Certified Senior Right-of-Way Agent preferred

Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
• Travel to other locations and job sites out-of-doors required
• Driving based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

Company Information

• ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.