JOB TITLE: Right of Way Lease Analyst
LOCATION:
Houston, TX (Onsite)
SCHEDULE:
Standard business hours
DURATION:
12-month contract
PAY:
30-35 USD per hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support land administration activities by managing lease payments, interpreting agreements, and ensuring compliance with land contracts. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing lease payment processes, including:
o Reviewing and interpreting lease agreements (surface leases, ROWs, easements)
o Processing periodic payments accurately and on time
o Calculating CPI adjustments and ensuring payment compliance
o Supporting lease renewals and terminations - Maintaining and updating land and lease records in internal systems
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Land, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and other teams
- Utilizing mapping tools to support land and pipeline visualization
- Ensuring audit readiness and proper documentation of all lease activities
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Review and interpret lease agreements to understand payment obligations and land use terms
- Process lease payments in accordance with contractual terms to avoid discrepancies
- Maintain accurate lease records, including payment schedules, key dates, and land descriptions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations
- Utilize tools such as Google Earth and ArcGIS to analyze land parcels and rights-of-way
- Prepare lease renewals and terminations, including coordination with external agencies
- Research pipeline and facility data to support payment calculations and reporting
- Handle ownership changes and respond to payment-related inquiries
- Maintain both physical and digital lease files for reporting and audit purposes
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong communication skills with a proactive and inquisitive approach
- Solid understanding of midstream land terminology (surface, ROW, easements)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data reconciliation)
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple systems and priorities simultaneously
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial and contract-related tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills for resolving complex discrepancies
- Ability to follow direction and execute tasks with precision
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, data analysis, reconciliation)
- Google Earth
- ArcGIS
Additional Tools / Experience: - Quorum Land System (preferred)
- Oracle systems (preferred)
- Land management databases and systems
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in:
- Land administration
- Lease/contract management
- Accounts payable or related field
- Experience with midstream energy land agreements preferred
- Familiarity with ROW, easements, and surface lease structures
- Professional affiliations (AAPL, IRWA) are a plus
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and learning
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