Manager Land Management

JOB SUMMARY

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Accountable for departmental performance. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Generally manages a recognized discipline and specialty with separate budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for Land Management Department activities such as implementing and applying land-use guidelines in property transactions, purchase or sale of property and related zoning, encroachments, permits or other right-of way documents.
• Provide direction and leadership for day-to-day operations of the Land Management Department.
• Oversee the coordination of outside surveyors and drafting for the preparation of plat drawings, site grading plans and alignment drawings.
• Manage and direct maintenance and upgrading of the property administration system, including maintenance of real property documents.
• Provide directions regarding lease rentals and expirations for all real properties.
• Ensure compliance with Company and governmental regulations regarding third party encroachments and implementation of integrity and remediation programs.
• Prepare department and business unit operating cost budgets as well as cost and time estimates for right-of-way activities on major projects.
• Allocate resources as needed to complete tasks on time and within budget limitations.
• Make decisions concerning difficult claim or acquisition negotiations and assists when necessary to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with EH&S on environmental considerations associated with property transfers.
• Assist Legal Department in litigation, due diligence and mediations as needed.
• Function as a technical resource for information on existing agreements and document preparation.
• Function as the definitive source for all approved forms, easements and contracts.
• Advise Business Units of annual rental agreement expirations and annual rental payment data for budget preparations.
• Manage the performance of title work, research and document preparation for inquiries, acquisitions and divestitures.
• Ensure real property records from acquired and divested entities are entered into the property administration system as needed.
• Oversee the receipt of ROW agreements and Survey plats, Property Administration file setup, recording of documents at the County Clerk’s Office, Site Draft inventory maintenance, entry of Site Drafts into the ERP system and distribution of Survey Plats to appropriate recipients.
• Manage the preparation of Permits associated with right-of-way and other real property agreements.
• Assist in document preparation for all property activities.
• Monitor receipt of documents and maintenance of image files on company file storage.
• Maintain temporary account for pre-AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) right-of-way activities including reconciliation to AFE upon approval.
• Review and approve authorization documents authorizing payment of drafts.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years related experience; Or
• Associate's Degree and 12 years related experience.
• Related experience includes roles in the Utilities, Energy, Infrastructure, or Land Development industries performing Land Management, Project / Program Management, Construction Management, Joint Pole Coordination, or Engineering large & complex projects.

Preferred Experience

• Prefer experience managing a team and applying land use guidelines to property transactions, purchases or sales of property and related zoning or use permits, and negotiation of easements, contracts, encroachments, permits or other right-of–way documents.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an office with extensive use of a personal computer in a fast paced environment.
• May require travel.
• May be required to work non-standard hours.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• Member is not required to perform any safety sensitive duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers under adverse and sometimes hostile conditions.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities involving complex problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
• Ability to effectively use a personal computer with MS Office Suite and related applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate work.
• Ability to supervise and develop employees.
• Strong working knowledge of real property issues, including descriptions, basic title regulations, legal terminology, basic real property law and the ability to read and understand contracts and agreements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Valid Driver’s License)

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

SALARY RANGE

$105,872 - $141,149