Landman Project Manager – Oil and Gas

October 9, 2026

Job Description:

Lead and manage land and title projects from scoping through completion across multiple basins and jurisdictions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing consistent, clear, and proactive communication throughout the life of each project.
Build and manage project timelines, staffing plans, and budgets, adjusting quickly as project scope or client needs evolve.
Recruit, assign, and oversee teams of landmen and abstractors, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.
Review and quality control title work product, including runsheets, curative documents, and ownership reports, to ensure it meets Paramount and client standards.
Interpret and resolve complex leasehold title issues, including chain of title gaps, HBP determinations, and multi party ownership questions.
Coordinate with landmen, attorneys, and clients to move curative items to resolution quickly.
Track project progress and provide regular status updates and deliverables to clients in a professional and organized format.
Identify risk and title issues early and communicate practical solutions before they become project delays.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of basin specific regulations, recording practices, and county level nuances across project areas.

Requirements:

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a landman, with demonstrated project management or team lead experience.
Vast knowledge of all major oil and gas basins, including regional differences in title, recording, and regulatory practices.
Extensive experience with leasehold title, including title examination, curative work, and chain of title analysis.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams while meeting tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of keeping clients informed and confident throughout a project.
Strong understanding of oil, gas, and mineral law as it applies to leasehold and title matters.
Experience managing or mentoring contract landmen and reviewing their work product for accuracy.
Proficiency with title research tools, mapping software, and standard land management platforms.
Ability to travel to project locations as needed.

Benefits:

Mileage and travel reimbursement per company policy

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