The Williams Companies

Manager of Land - Upstream

The Williams Companies$110K — $130K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years experience in land management; 15 years preferred
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role; 10 years preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to safety
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with state and federal regulations

Responsibilities

  • Leads and develops a team of Land professionals, providing mentorship and training
  • Partners across departments to execute multi-rig development efficiently
  • Oversees negotiation and administration of numerous land agreements
  • Directs operations for securing well sites and necessary rights-of-way
  • Ensures accuracy and compliance of land records and leases
  • Maintains expertise in company acreage, competitor activity, and market trends
  • Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and monitors regulatory changes
  • Facilitates communication within the Land organization through regular meetings and presentations

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus annual incentive program
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contribution
  • Paid time off including holidays
  • Paid parental leave and support for fertility and adoption
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Employee stock purchase plan and domestic partner benefits
  • Wellness support, paid volunteer time, and matching contributions for charitable causes
Full Job Description
As a Land Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to a team of subsurface and surface Landmen and collaborate with subsurface development and operations peers. You will coordinate workflows, Land Data Management, help resolve routine issues, and partner across departments to ensure efficient land acquisition and management strategies are in place. This role focuses on operational oversight, frontline leadership, and effective collaboration-while escalating strategic decisions, complex negotiations, and long-term planning to the Director of Land and Regulatory.

Responsibilities/Expectations:
  • Leads and develops a team of surface and subsurface land professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, coaching, training and career development opportunities while overseeing Land activities supporting drilling, completion, and operational objectives
  • Partners with Land Administration, Accounting, Drilling & Completions, Regulatory, Legal, and other stakeholders to execute a multi-rig development program efficiently and compliantly.
  • Oversees the negotiation, preparation, and administration of surface and subsurface agreements, including oil and gas leases, operating agreements, assignments, purchase and sale agreements, trades, surface use agreements, rights-of-way, and other commercial contracts
  • Directs surface land operations to secure well sites, facilities, pipeline corridors, and road rights-of-way in alignment with development schedules
  • Ensures the accuracy, maintenance, and compliance of land records, leases, contracts, agreements, and well data in partnership with Land Administration
  • Maintains expertise in the company's acreage position, competitor activity, and regional market trends while identifying and evaluating leasing, acquisition, and development opportunities; oversee due diligence, ownership analysis, and broker activities
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with landowners, industry partners, and government agencies, while monitoring regulatory developments and representing the company in matters related to Wyoming oil and gas operations
  • Facilitates communication across the Land organization through regular team meetings, data-driven presentations, and collaboration with leadership
  • Partners with the Director of Land and Regulatory to develop land strategy, establish annual goals and budgets, and drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of industry best practices
  • Other duties as assigned


Education/Years of Experience:
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; minimum of ten (10 ) years of experience in land management, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role
  • Preferred: Masters degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; fifteen (15) years of experience in Land Management with ten (10) years experience in leadership


Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to safety as the highest priority
  • Possesses strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills, with the ability to communicate expectations clearly, provide constructive feedback, and foster accountability
  • Demonstrates exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively delegate work and manage competing deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability, able to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC-based systems
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations to large groups, Executive Leadership, and Boards of Directors
  • Familiarity with applicable State, Federal, and BLM regulations and associated systems and websites
  • Demonstrates initiative, preparation, urgency, and drive in executing projects and achieving business objectives
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About Tulsa:

Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.

Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022!

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We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what's next.

Here's a look at what that means:

  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
  • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
  • Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
  • Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about


Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

Education Requirements:

Skill Requirements:

About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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Working at The Williams Companies means more than just having a job; it means being part of a team that values your skills and ideas. Our culture promotes collaboration and continuous learning, supported by diversity training and professional development programs that empower you to be your best.

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Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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