What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right-of-Way/Lease Analyst position at GAS Global?
Long-Term 1 year Contract Assignment in Downtown, Houston
*Client will cover parking
Job Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable Right-of-Way/Lease Payments Analyst to join our Land Administration team. This role requires a solid understanding of land agreements—especially midstream surface leases and term right-of-way agreements—and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about learning, committed to professional growth, and capable of navigating complex land administration tasks with precision and confidence.
Job Description
- Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure accurate understanding of payment obligations and land use terms.
- Process periodic lease payments in a timely and accurate manner, strictly adhering to contractual terms to avoid missed or incorrect payments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Land Representatives, Accounting, Operations, Financial Reporting, Audit, Legal, Commercial, Facilities, and Tax departments to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain and update lease records including critical dates, payment schedules, land descriptions, and supporting documentation in the Land database.
- Utilize digital mapping tools such as Google Earth and ArcGIS to visualize land parcels, boundaries, and rights-of-way for accurate land rights management.
- Initiate and prepare lease renewals and terminations, including coordination with government entities such as the Texas General Land Office, Port of Houston Authority, and State of New Mexico.
- Interpret and communicate contract rights and obligations to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Research pipeline facility information and calculate CPI adjustments for lease payments.
- Respond to ownership changes and payment inquiries, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all communications.
- Review and manage both physical and digital lease files for monthly payment reporting and audit readiness.
Skills Requested:
- Proactive communication
- Midstream land terminology expertise: Understands the nuances of midstream agreements and avoids reliance on upstream terminology
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency: Skilled in formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data reconciliation a
- Ownership mindset: Takes initiative and full responsibility for assigned projects from start to finish.
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Familiarity with alignment sheets:
- Direction-following discipline
- Attention to detail: Ensures precision in payment processing, recordkeeping, and contract interpretation.
- Experience with Quorum Land System or similar land administration software a
- Certificate in Land Management or equivalent professional credential a
- Knowledge of easement and ROW agreement setup and database management.
- Strong interpersonal skills: Builds positive relationships easily and works well with diverse personalities.
- Flexible mindset: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making sound decisions in gray areas.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in surface lease contract administration, land management, or accounts payable requested
*GAS Global Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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