Real Estate & ROW Agent (Houston, TX, US, 77077)

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. Job Summary The Real Estate & Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent is responsible for providing real estate, land and right-of-way services, and related activities. Negotiates and manages projects involving agreements relating to financing, acquisitions, dispositions, leases and other real estate assets. Draft, examine, negotiate, interpret and prepare for execution for real estate contracts. Supports and maintains Real Estate Management System and historical files. Maintains control of third-party billings of real estate receivables and payables and coordinates proper accounting for transactions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors Degree Professional certification in Right‑of‑Way, Land Management, or a related land services discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 7 years of directly related Right‑of‑Way or land experience. Fluency with legal aspects of Real Estate terms and documents. Strong oral, written and communication skills. Ability to independently draft and negotiate contracts, including effective use of defined terms and redlining in coordination with internal and external legal counsel. Familiarity with SAP and LandWorks. High level of Experience with negotiating right of ways and easements. Solid understanding of eminent domain/condemnation procedures, including pre-trial prep and court hearings. Proficient in Microsoft office. Job Duties Research and determine contractual Real Estate obligations. Negotiate agreements and resolve disputes. Implement actions required to fulfill Real Estate obligations to maintain Real Estate contracts and other legal documents in full force and effect. Actions include: Analyze Real Estate documents to ensure completeness to meet commitments. Validation and payment of rental and lease obligations to maintain legal rights to property. Determine appropriate rates and fees and invoicing clients. Set up automatic payments. Ensure all payments and billings receive proper accounting treatment. Responsible for providing support for the Real Estate Management System (43,344 KB one of the largest in CITGO) by making improvements, researching and resolving system issues, and/or business problems/questions. Determine origin and corrective actions, as needed. Implement and test solutions. Develop new programs and enhancements. Visual Basic programming performed. Contract outside third parties and negotiate Real Estate transactions relating to acquisitions, dispositions, right of way, lease renewals, rent and/or expense escalations, property disputes, and other land and property for CITGO’s real estate assets. Initiate and implement process improvements to increase automation of maintenance, storage, and retrieval of permanent CITGO Real Estate documents as needed by CITGO and affiliates. Recording titles, deeds, easements, and other Real Estate documents as needed by CITGO and affiliates. Work with Risk Management department to ensure CITGO liabilities are minimized through proper insurance coverage by clients and tenants. Job Duties II Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. Here are the incentives we offer: • Remote Work options available for eligible positions • Options are department and/or location specific • 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) • Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees • Paid Vacation Time • Company-Paid Holidays • Caregiver Leave • Excellent 401(k) Match • Pension Plan • Performance Incentive • Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options • Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees • Healthy Rewards Program • Service Awards Program • Educational Assistance Plan • Dependent Children Scholarships • Reimbursement for Gym Membership • Employee Discount Programs • On-site Health Clinic (select locations) • On-site Cafeteria (select locations) • On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only) • On-site Fitness Center (select locations) PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID - 1816