
Right-of-Way Agent – Northeast Texas & Shreveport Region [Field / Courthouse] at Purple Land Management (East, TX)
Purple Land Management· East, TX·
Role details
Job description
We are seeking a Right-of-Way Agent to support pipeline and infrastructure acquisition projects in East Texas. Candidates must be based in East Texas or the Shreveport, LA region, as this is a field-based role (no office requirement).
This is a true Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition role. It is not title work and not leasing. The selected agent must be capable of independently negotiating and securing easements with minimal ramp time.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate and secure pipeline and infrastructure right-of-way agreements.
- Conduct independent landowner negotiations for easement acquisition.
- Acquire surface agreements, access agreements, and damage settlements.
- Coordinate with engineering, survey, and project teams during acquisition.
- Maintain organized documentation and acquisition reporting.
- Operate independently across assigned East Texas counties.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of direct Right-of-Way (ROW) experience.
- Proven pipeline or infrastructure acquisition history.
- Demonstrated independent landowner negotiation experience.
- Clear project history in East Texas.
- Based in East Texas or the Shreveport region.
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.