Land Analyst

TC Energy•Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity Our US Land team is evolving to meet the evolving needs of our growing business and to support landowner relationships We are seeking service-oriented, high energy Land Analyst that will be the liaison between internal groups such as Operations, Crossing Engineers, Integrity and Engineering Services and Legal, as well as external Third Parties/Applicants. You will have the proven skills and competencies to deliver value to US Land and various internal groups by reviewing, analyzing, and processing land contracts and related documents for TC Energy. Your primary focus will be on US Crossings and Payment Transfers. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, US Land Administration, and will ensure that documentation is produced accurately and in a timely manner according to project or operational schedules, applicable corporate policies, and legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, finance, or real estate or applicable work experience (a minimum of 5+ years)
Knowledge of land contracts and real estate transactions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software.
Pleasant and professional manner with a strong customer service focus

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated problem solving skills using sound judgment and an aptitude for research
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to participate effectively in a dynamic team environment
Experience working with legal and regulatory requirements related to land contracts
Keen interest in delivering results in a timely and efficient manner
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Process changes in ownership related to ongoing land rights rental payments (aka Payment Transfers)
Coordinate and issue crossing agreements within the US Crossings system.
Process and review major Crossing and encroachment applications administered by Land Services.
Submit major Crossing and Encroachment applications for review and approval by Integrity Engineering Services.
Submit approved Major Crossing or Encroachment Agreements to the Third-Party for signature.
Issue fully executed Encroachment Agreements.
Record the Encroachment Agreement in the Land Services database.
Day to day administration of surface contracts, easements, and leases with a talent for solving complex land issues
Reviewing and analyzing land contracts, purchase agreements, and related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness
Identifying discrepancies or issues with land contracts, and working with stakeholders to resolve them
Conducting research on legal and regulatory requirements related to land contracts and real estate transactions
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including landowners, buyers, sellers, attorneys, and title companies
Updating and maintaining land databases and files
Creating reports and presentations on land contract analysis
Assisting with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to land contracts and real estate transactions
Requesting and ensuring all land right payments are paid in accordance with contractual obligations
Provide the Manager, US Land Administration with updates and elevate issues accordingly
Effectively respond to and resolve landowner and other stakeholder queries in a timely manner
Ability to pull and interpret surface data and reports from a variety of sources
Updating, tracking and maintaining surface records/information in the land system and the physical land files
Ensuring all land obligations, expiries, and commitments are met and tracked appropriately in the land system
Supporting the Regional Land Representative team as required
Perform tasks with limited oversight and resolve issues using established guidelines, procedures and policies, within level of accountability