Right-of-Way Agent – Eastern Ohio [Field / Courthouse] at Purple Land Management (Ohio)
Purple Land Management· Ohio·
Role details
Job description
We are seeking a Right-of-Way Agent with 5+ years of right-of-way, land acquisition, or midstream energy experience and an active Pennsylvania or New York Notary commission to support pipeline construction, operations, and integrity projects. Responsibilities include land acquisition, easement and permit negotiations, title research, landowner relations, damage claim resolution, public meeting representation, and coordination with private, local, state, and federal agencies. Candidates should have experience with title documentation, Microsoft Office, mail merge, Google Earth, and stakeholder management. This is a field-based regional role requiring a valid driver's license, regular local travel within the assigned territory using a personal vehicle, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Mileage is reimbursed, and overnight travel is expected to be minimal.
Responsibilities
- Perform land acquisition, right-of-way, and permitting activities for pipeline construction and operational projects
- Assist with pipeline routing, project planning, cost estimates, and scheduling
- Research easement rights, title records, and ownership information
- Prepare title updates, land reports, and landowner claim documentation
- Negotiate easements, permits, licenses, and other real property agreements
- Secure approvals from private, local, state, and federal agencies
- Investigate, negotiate, and resolve damage claims
- Represent projects and stakeholders at public meetings
- Support integrity programs and operational land requests
- Work independently with minimal supervision
Required Qualifications
- Perform land acquisition, right-of-way, and permitting activities for pipeline construction and operational projects
- Assist with pipeline routing, project planning, cost estimates, and scheduling
- Research easement rights, title records, and ownership information
- Prepare title updates, land reports, and landowner claim documentation
- Negotiate easements, permits, licenses, and other real property agreements
- Secure approvals from private, local, state, and federal agencies
- Investigate, negotiate, and resolve damage claims
- Represent projects and stakeholders at public meetings
- Support integrity programs and operational land requests
- Work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Pipeline construction experience
- Integrity and operations support experience
- Advanced title research experience
Company Description Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.
Why work at Purple Land Management
- Work environment: Hybrid and remote options available, with local office hubs in multiple states; emphasis on online collaboration and scalable tools.
- Culture: “Give More Than We Take” philosophy – the company invests in employee development and community impact. However, third-party employee reviews (e.g., Glassdoor) rate the company 2.7/5, with low scores for work-life balance (2.5), compensation (2.2), culture (2.5), and career growth (2.4) – potential red flags for job seekers.
- Growth opportunity: High hiring velocity (yearly job postings up 200%+) suggests ample openings for landmen, title abstractors, project managers, GIS analysts, and executives. Many roles are W-2 or 1099, offering flexible engagement models.
- Notable perks: Access to leading ESRI GIS technology, work on high-value energy projects, and a chance to be part of the energy transition.