Manager of Land - Upstream

Williams Companies
United States
Full timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Interpersonal skills","Emotional intelligence","Organizational skills","Presentation skills"]

Lead and develop a team of surface and subsurface Landmen, providing day-to-day guidance while coordinating land workflows, land data management, and issue resolution. Partner with Land Administration, Accounting, Drilling & Completions, Regulatory, Legal, and other stakeholders to execute compliant multi-rig development plans. Oversee negotiations, land records accuracy, acreage strategy, due diligence, and relationships with landowners, partners, and government agencies, escalating key decisions to leadership.

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Manager of Land - Upstream

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Job Summary

Lead and develop a team of surface and subsurface Landmen, providing day-to-day guidance while coordinating land workflows, land data management, and issue resolution. Partner with Land Administration, Accounting, Drilling & Completions, Regulatory, Legal, and other stakeholders to execute compliant multi-rig development plans. Oversee negotiations, land records accuracy, acreage strategy, due diligence, and relationships with landowners, partners, and government agencies, escalating key decisions to leadership.
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and develop a team of surface and subsurface land professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, coaching, and training while overseeing land activities supporting drilling and completion objectives.
  • •Partner with internal stakeholders (Land Administration, Accounting, Drilling & Completions, Regulatory, Legal) to execute a multi-rig development program efficiently and compliantly.
  • •Oversee negotiation, preparation, and administration of surface and subsurface agreements (e.g., oil and gas leases, operating agreements, assignments, purchase and sale agreements, rights-of-way, and related contracts).
  • •Direct surface land operations to secure well sites, facilities, pipeline corridors, and road rights-of-way aligned with development schedules.
  • •Ensure land records, leases, contracts, agreements, and well data are accurate, maintained, and compliant, and maintain expertise in acreage, competitor activity, and market trends while evaluating opportunities and due diligence.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental LeaveLife InsuranceDisability CoverageEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
  • •Minimum of 10 years of experience in land management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • •Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to safety.
  • •Possesses strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills, with clear communication, constructive feedback, and accountability.
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC-based systems; ability to develop and deliver presentations to executive leadership and boards.
Experience:10+ yearsOil and gasLand management
Education:Bachelor's in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
Skills:LeadershipInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligenceOrganizational skillsPresentation skills
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficePC-based systems

Company Brief

Williams Companies
Operates as a major U.S. energy infrastructure company focused on natural gas gathering, processing, transportation, and storage. Its pipeline network and related assets help move energy from production regions to markets across the country.
Industry: Energy Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tulsa, United States
Founded: 1908
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