Surface Landman Right of Way Midland TX

Surface Landman – Right-of-Way Acquisition | Midland, TX Compensation: $150,000–$170,000 base + bonus Location: Midland, TX Schedule: Full-time | On-site/field-based with travel as required Job Summary A well-established organization in the energy and land management industry is seeking an experienced Surface Landman – ROW Acquisition to join its Midland, Texas operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced land professional with strong Permian Basin surface and right-of-way acquisition experience . The Surface Landman will serve as a primary negotiator for assigned ROW projects and will be responsible for acquiring surface rights, easements, leases, licenses, permits, and rights-of-way while working closely with Land, Legal, Contracts Administration, GIS, Business Development, and Operations teams. Key Responsibilities Conduct title research to confirm surface ownership. Negotiate surface easements, leases, licenses, permits, and ROW agreements directly with landowners. Manage surface transactions from negotiation through execution and documentation. Coordinate land access, surveys, construction timing, and release-to-build activities. Partner with Legal and Contracts Administration on agreements, templates, and risk requirements. Work closely with GIS and Operations to ensure accurate easement and infrastructure mapping. Prepare documentation and instructions for contract setup, recording, and payment processing. Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, operators, internal stakeholders, and service providers. Monitor Permian Basin surface rates, market conditions, and operator activity. Provide guidance to other Surface Landmen and Land Associates as needed. Support improvements to ROW acquisition processes and best practices. Qualifications 5+ years of surface land and right-of-way acquisition experience required. Strong experience negotiating complex surface agreements. Recent Permian Basin ROW acquisition experience strongly preferred. Experience with easements, surface leases, licenses, permits, and ROW agreements. Ability to conduct and interpret surface ownership/title research. Experience managing multiple ROW projects simultaneously. County and/or TxDOT temporary and long-term ROW acquisition experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and land management systems. Ability to travel as required.AAPL Registered Landman (RL) or Registered Professional Landman (RPL) designation preferred. Petroleum Land Management or related degree preferred. Ideal Candidate The strongest candidate will already know the Permian Basin , understand how to work directly with surface owners, and have a track record of independently negotiating and closing ROW agreements. This is not an entry-level or developmental land position ; the organization is seeking someone who can step in and contribute quickly. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bracane Company