Surface / ROW Agent - Fort Worth, TX (On-Site)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced right-of-way professional with strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively? Do you enjoy building trust and closing agreements through direct engagement with landowners? We are seeking a ROW Agent to join our team in Fort Worth, TX. This is a key role in our right-of-way acquisition process, where you will work on securing easements and right-of-way agreements with landowners for critical infrastructure projects.

If you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in right-of-way acquisition or landowner negotiations and excel in a focused, results-driven environment, we encourage you to apply!

Job Description

As a ROW Agent, your primary responsibility will be contacting landowners to negotiate and secure easement and right-of-way agreements. You will work closely with project managers and other team members to ensure the successful execution of agreements while maintaining professional relationships with landowners.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in negotiation, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of right-of-way acquisition processes.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Location: Fort Worth office; Hybrid

Start Date: TBD

Career Path: Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with landowners to discuss and negotiate easement and right-of-way agreements.
• Address landowner concerns and provide clear explanations of project goals and compensation terms.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with landowners, ensuring a positive and transparent negotiation process.
• Track and document agreement progress using internal systems to ensure accurate and complete records.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to refine acquisition strategies and achieve project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards in all negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in right-of-way acquisition, landowner negotiations, or a related field.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close agreements in a professional and efficient manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple agreements.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or project tracking tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs).

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.