The Special Assets Mineral Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing, and optimizing oil, gas, and other mineral assets held in agency or fiduciary accounts. This role involves safeguarding client interests, ensuring regulatory compliance, maximizing asset value, and providing high-quality client service. The Mineral Manager will work closely with trust officers, clients, landmen, attorneys, tax professionals and oil & gas operators to protect and enhance mineral, royalty, and working interest portfolios.
Key ResponsibilitiesAsset Management & Oversight- Administer and manage mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, and working interest properties held in trust, agency, and estate accounts.
- Review, interpret, and negotiate oil & gas leases, surface use agreements, division orders, and other mineral-related contracts.
- Monitor production reports, royalty payments, and lease compliance to ensure timely and accurate revenue collection.
- Coordinate with operators, attorneys, surveyors, and title companies to resolve ownership, title, and operational issues.
- Conduct due diligence and valuation for mineral asset acquisitions or dispositions within fiduciary accounts.
- Research on and collection of suspended funds for trust, agency, and estate accounts.
Client & Fiduciary Services- Provide proactive, professional communication to trust beneficiaries, co-trustees, and internal trust officers regarding mineral asset performance and activity.
- Prepare and present asset summaries, production analyses, and revenue reports for client meetings.
- Advise fiduciary officers and clients on market trends, asset optimization strategies, and potential divestitures or acquisitions.
Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with all fiduciary, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to mineral management.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date mineral ownership records and documentation.
- Oversee proper severance tax reporting, lease obligations, and regulatory filings.
Market & Technical Expertise- Stay current on oil, gas, and mineral market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging issues affecting mineral owners.
- Utilize land management and mapping software to track and analyze mineral holdings.
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management, Energy Management, Business, Law, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 5+ years of oil & gas land, mineral management, or trust administration experience, preferably in a fiduciary or institutional setting.
- Strong understanding of mineral title, lease negotiation, division orders, and production revenue accounting.
- Some sales experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies- Excellent negotiation, contract review, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with land management software, GIS mapping, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of accounting concepts and software.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for working with clients, beneficiaries, and industry professionals.
- Ability to interpret and apply legal documents, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Certifications- Registered Professional Landman (RPL) or Certified Professional Landman (CPL) - AAPL
- Certified Mineral Manager (CMM) - NARO
- Trust & fiduciary-related certifications (CTFA) a plus
