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RWP - IRWA member
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Matthew McCowan

Okotoks,AB

Summary

Land Agent adept in contract negotiation and lease agreements, showcasing strong organizational skills and technological proficiency. Excelled in acquiring rights-of-way and managing high-stakes negotiations, ensuring project deadlines were met with a high degree of professionalism and teamwork. Achieved consistent quality in complex land acquisition projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Land Agent

Straub Land Ltd.
Regina, Saskatchewan
11.2020 - Current
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Negotiated right-of-way acquisitions for transmission and distribution lines for electrical and gas lines as well as telecom, highway road widenings, and parcel purchases between landowners and client companies.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Attended meetings with clients to discuss their needs regarding land services.
  • Reviewed title opinions and abstracts to determine mineral ownership status of properties.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Acquire interests in land as required for rights-of-way, surface leases, and fee-simple purchase.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, landowners, and the construction crew to ensure project completion meets the target deadline.
  • Prepare documentation and settle damage claims with landowners through negotiations.
  • Utilizing FCC market reports to aid in negotiations for site and road expansions.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Land Agent

Vertex Resource Group
Regina, Saskatchewan
05.2018 - 11.2020
  • Acquire surface rights for a wide range of clients for projects including, but not limited to, oil and gas, utilities, potash, and crown corporations.
  • Liaise with landowners, stakeholders, and client representatives.
  • Prepare documents relating to: damage assessments, rent reviews, and temporary workspace; negotiated with landowners.

Roughneck

Foraco
Calgary, Alberta
06.2012 - 04.2015
  • Transported equipment from one job site to another.
  • Monitored gauges regularly for pressure levels to make sure everything is functioning correctly.
  • Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
  • Maintained work area cleanliness by disposing of waste material properly according to regulations.
  • Disassembled parts of rigs when needed for repairs or replacement purposes.
  • Inspected safety equipment to ensure proper operation and functionality.
  • Secured drill pipe connections with wrenches and tongs for safe drilling operations.
  • Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.

Equipment Operator

MJR Enterprises
Okotoks, Alberta
06.2008 - 08.2012
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • I drove flatbed trailers to move equipment between job sites.
  • Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
  • Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
  • Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.

Education

Land Agent Diploma -

Olds College
Olds, AB
04-2017

Skills

  • Excellent teamwork
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Highly professional
  • Works well independently
  • Technological proficiency
  • Lease negotiations

RWP - IRWA member

  • working towards my SR/WA

Timeline

Land Agent

Straub Land Ltd.
11.2020 - Current

Land Agent

Vertex Resource Group
05.2018 - 11.2020

Roughneck

Foraco
06.2012 - 04.2015

Equipment Operator

MJR Enterprises
06.2008 - 08.2012

Land Agent Diploma -

Olds College

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