We are seeking an experienced Vice President – Land to oversee and refine land operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. This role serves as the bridge between senior leadership, project execution, and client service, ensuring that workflows are optimized and that PLM continues to deliver high-quality land services. The Vice President – Land will oversee department managers, support high-level negotiations, contribute to business expansion efforts, and maintain operational consistency across the company.

Land Operations & Execution

Oversee land-related responsibilities across departments, ensuring structured and efficient workflows.
Assist managers with complex land-related issues and high-level negotiations.
Identify procedural challenges and implement solutions to enhance project execution.
Conduct right-of-way research and explore potential new project areas.
Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities.

Client & Account Oversight

Serve as a key contact for major client accounts, ensuring service quality and long-term relationships.
Oversee client communications for consistency and professionalism.
Work with business development and account management teams to identify growth opportunities.
Engage with current and potential clients to strengthen relationships and position PLM as a trusted partner.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

Oversee department managers and facilitate structured decision-making across land operations.
Maintain company-wide checks and balances to ensure consistency and alignment with operational goals.
Assist with administrative billing updates related to land services.
Contribute to recruiting and hiring efforts for critical land positions.
Represent PLM in industry associations and community events.
Lead efforts to expand PLM’s business beyond oil and gas by leveraging existing company resources.

Marketing & Business Development

Contribute to marketing initiatives, including intern management, online accounts, and advertising.
Research and evaluate potential future clients and markets.
Develop promotional materials, presentations, and branded items.
Establish and execute targeted advertising campaigns to support business development.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Extensive experience in land services, including title research, leasehold acquisitions, regulatory frameworks, and project execution.
Strong operational background with the ability to oversee multiple projects and teams while maintaining efficiency and quality.
Proficiency in productivity and industry-specific technology to streamline workflows and manage projects.
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
AAPL membership preferred; RPL or CPL certification is a plus but not required.

Preferred Education (Not Required)

Bachelor’s degree in energy management, land management, energy commerce, or a related field preferred.
A law degree (J.D.) or in-house experience with an operator is a plus but not required.

Company Description
Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled providers of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of energy rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for all types of energy companies. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission, and create value for all stakeholders.

About the company

Purple Land Management secures land and property rights for energy and infrastructure developers across the contiguous United States. It researches ownership records, negotiates leases and access agreements, and resolves title problems before clients build or acquire assets. Its specialists also assess land interests in acquisitions and coordinate with landowners throughout a project, from initial research to final agreements. Clients hire the firm for individual land services or a broader project partnership; digital mapping and detailed data management underpin the work. Founded in 2010, Purple Land Management is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fort Worth, TX

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Work arrangements span several formats: Purple uses office, hybrid, and remote environments across its land services teams.
Specialist work extends underground: Purple handles pore-space ownership and leases for carbon storage projects.
Degrees broaden contractor entry: Purple's Permian title role considers law or energy-management degrees instead of some experience.

What critics are saying

Employee status is role-specific: Purple lists both employee jobs and independent-contractor engagements.
Title research carries production pressure: Purple expects its Permian title landman to meet deadlines and production goals.
Project leadership involves travel: Purple ties periodic trips to client and project needs in its land manager role.

What makes Purple Land Management unique

Pricing includes fixed bids: Purple quotes predictable project structures alongside customized land services.
Project maps combine private and public records: Purple builds custom data layers inside its proprietary Overdrive platform.
Managers own delivery: Purple project land managers control staffing plans, budgets, schedules, and client communication.

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