Title Supervisor

Coates Field Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Title Supervisor to support our Operations Center located in Oklahoma City, OK. Successful candidates will be highly detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and strong communicators. No per diem available for this in-house position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides project manager oversight and expertise to land projects in terms of time, resources, and cost
• Interprets, negotiates, and prepares various proposals for title needs
• Participates in due diligence and business development opportunities as a subject matter expert
• Provides input and expertise in preparation of various contracts
• Monitor personnel requirements to meet title deadlines
• Coordinate with clients and adjacent departments to prepare all necessary title documents needed for acquisition
• Understanding of Breakouts and Runsheets
• Reviews all documents including title acquisition packages and title work for accuracy and completeness
• Reviews executed documents to assure accuracy of legal descriptions and that all documents are properly executed and notarized
• Identify and note title defects
• Prepare title related correspondence
• Attends meetings with client and other consultants
• Review Title Commitments based on plant searches, opinion letters, title evidence and prior policies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Role will require occasional travel to client and project locations
• Strong surface fee/easement/right of way acquisition experience
• Must possess strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team environment
• Ability to work and oversee multiple projects concurrently
• Extensive experience in overseeing creation of title ownership reports (Preferred HBP and Acquisition Due Diligence experience)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Land Management Systems
• Current IRWA or AAPL membership preferred, but not required
• In-depth knowledge of processes related to title research and curative measures
• Detailed knowledge of researching public and title company records
• Ability to compile and prepare chains of title, make abstracts of title with summaries of all matters and instruments of record
• Interpret deeds, plats, leases, court actions, probates, other documents impacting property ownership

Who We Are:

Coates has a 76-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the ability to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right-of-way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates’ Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!