Manager Land - Transmission Growth

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours. As a Land Manager, you will mentor and lead a team of land professional team in the acquisition and negotiation of land and property rights for pipeline and facilities construction in addition to the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline and facilities. You will collaborate with your team to facilitate quality relationships with landowners and Williams partners. The ability to build and nurture relationships and connect with all levels of the organization are keys to success! Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us. Responsibilities/Expectations: Collaborates with others to ensure strategy aligns with the business need and enterprise strategy Develops and maintains metrics Directs and assists the team in research/preparation of land related contracts Oversees land strategy, negotiations, and execution to ensure timely delivery for capital expansion projects Handles meaningful investigations and assumes responsibility for interpretation of business aspects for project success Coordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees Develops/handles budgets, plans and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis Develops and implements strategy to ensure that all land record data is inputted into record system Collaborates with internal partners such as attorneys, project managers, environmental, regulatory, and operations personnel Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in related areas such as right-of-way or land functions Preferred: Senior Right of Way Professional certification; completion of at least one approved IRWA (International Right Way of Way Association) Other Requirements: Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills About Houston (Williams Tower Location): Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more! Why Choose Williams? We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career! Competitive compensation Annual incentive program Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid time off, including floating and company holidays Employee stock purchase plan Robust employee learning and development High internal mobility (we promote from within) Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent) Fertility coverage and adoption benefits Domestic partner benefits Educational reimbursement Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer Employee resource groups Employee assistance programs Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen. Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies . Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: Competency Requirements: