Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking an experienced Right-of-Way Agent to support active infrastructure projects in Northeast Texas. Candidates must be based in or near Kilgore, Longview, or the Shreveport, Louisiana region, as this is a field-based role (no office requirement).

This is a true ROW acquisition role focused on pipeline and infrastructure projects. It is neither a title position nor a leasing role. The selected agent must be able to operate independently and close easements with minimal ramp time.

Responsibilities

Independently negotiate and secure right-of-way and easement agreements.
Conduct direct landowner outreach for pipeline and infrastructure projects.
Acquire surface agreements, access agreements, and damage settlements as required.
Coordinate with survey, engineering, and project management teams.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout the acquisition process.
Meet acquisition targets and project deadlines with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of direct Right-of-Way acquisition experience.
Experience on pipeline, midstream, utility, or infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate and close easements.
Clear project history in the San Antonio or broader South Texas region.
Based in the San Antonio area or immediate surrounding counties.
Strong familiarity with South Texas landowner environments.

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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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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