Land Manager
Company: Westmoreland Mining, LLC
Location: Billings
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary
Land Manager is responsible for a wide range of processes by which
real property is acquired, maintained, and divested. - Including
but not limited to, management of technical matters associated with
real property oversight of payment obligations, lease obligations,
land ownership, land planning, curative, and overall land strategy.
- Candidate will Interface across departments and with mine sites
located in Canada and the US to provide support by way of real
property sales, acquisitions, lease administration and renewals. -
Prepare various types of real property documents, deeds, and
appraisal reports, including review and evaluation of diligence
related to real property in support of transactions. - -Act as
internal authority and resource for input, maintenance, and
reporting functions from the Company's land management system and
serve as a liaison for others in utilization of the system. -
Successful candidate will be well organized, self-directed,
strongly motivated, with a positive working demeanor. - This
position will be located in Westmoreland's south Denver office,
with the opportunity to be remote upon review.
Supervisor Responsibilities
This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other
employees. -
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, forecast, budget, and satisfy all land-related
obligations necessary to maintain the validity of all the company's
lands and interest in land.
- Investigate problems and prepare reports relating to land
holdings, easements and right-of-way, property management, property
records, and cost of acquisition estimates. -
- Report and maintain land database, records, maps, reports, etc.
to advise Westmoreland of its land holdings and associated
agreements, rights, terms, payments, royalties, and maintenance
obligations.
- Recommend acquisition, divestiture, and land strategy as it
relates to utilization of real property for internal purposes or
for dedicated external purposes, including but not limited to,
renewable energy developments and/or joint venture opportunities.
Participate in the execution of proper legal documents for purchase
or sale. -
- Manage and provide direction with respect to annual compliance
of regulatory reporting requirements for land related licenses and
permits, reclamation, and lease management.
- Ensure statutory and regulatory guidelines and procedures are
followed. -
- Determine the status of title, maintenance and completion of
land files, advise and perform curative as appropriate, sales,
liens, assessments, and encumbrances of record. -
- Position will report into the Legal Department but will work
regularly with designated land personnel located remotely. -
Occasional interaction will include county personnel, law firms,
title companies to establish clear title, and regulatory personnel
for state, federal, and tribal leases as applicable.
- Investigate and recommend settlement of property related claims
and disputes.
- Participate in appraisals and recommend actions regarding the
divestiture of surplus real estate. -
- Work in a team environment with senior management and staff in
all departments to implement key components of Westmoreland's
performance goals and objectives.
- Perform related work as required.
Typical Physical Demands -
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
- Requires constant data input for extended periods of time without
leaving the work area. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing
up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual
dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone,
calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of
hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate
appropriate reports. Requires mobility sufficient to travel.
Typical Working Conditions
Normal office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
a major in Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, or a
related field
- Minimum 10 years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and computerized
land management systems. Knowledge of LandWorks is a plus.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and
experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and
abilities.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree with demonstrated record of natural resource
experience.
- Registered Landman, Registered Professional Landman, or
Certified Professional Landman is a plus.
Skills/Competencies
- Analytical.
- Negotiation.
- Problem solving.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong Decision Making.
- Ability to develop effective internal and external
relationships.
- Ability to work across departments.
What We Offer
- This position is expected to pay $160,000 - $180,000 annually;
depending on skills, experience, education, and any certifications
that are directly related to the position. - It is eligible for our
annual Short Term Incentive program.
- Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you
and in the things you care about. -
- We offer a 401k with a generous match, student loan repayment
assistance, tuition reimbursement.
- To care for your wellbeing, we offer paid vacations and
holidays, monthly wellness financial incentives, Employee
Assistance Program.
- Health care offerings include medical, prescription drug,
dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts.
-
- To assist you in leveraging the health care benefits, we offer
personal health advocates, tele-medicine, surgery concierge
services, diabetes care. -
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic term life
and accidental death and dismemberment coverage are provided at no
cost. - - Optional coverages available include supplemental life
insurance and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment
insurance.
Other details
Job Family
:Managers
Job Function
:Management
Pay Type
:Salary
Min Hiring Rate
:$160,000.00
Max Hiring Rate
:$180,000.00
Telecommute %
:50
Keywords: Westmoreland Mining, LLC, Billings , Land Manager, Executive , Billings, Montana
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