Right of Way Project Manager 2026-02344

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an experienced and motivated Lands Management Program Supervisor to join their team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This leadership role involves overseeing a Right of Way crew and guiding work that balances the rights of individual landowners, responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources, and the safety of Wyoming’s traveling public. The position offers a chance to lead a team, solve complex challenges, work with Wyoming landowners, and play a vital role in keeping the state moving. Cheyenne offers access to outdoor activities and Wyoming has no state income tax.

Requirements

Knowledge of all aspects of the right of way acquisition and property management functions, including appraisal, negotiations, right of way engineering and title
Working knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations, WYDOT and right of way policies and procedures, State Personnel Rules
Knowledge of water right law, eminent domain law, real estate laws, survey laws, agriculture and business practices, irrigation, zoning, building codes, legal real property conveyances, and agreements
Ability to plan, organize, direct and control project work assignments of right of way technicians, acquisition agents, appraisers and property management personnel through the process of acquisition, demolition and disposal of excess property on projects state wide
Ability of interactive/interpersonal communications and presentations to WYDOT staff, attorneys, corporation management, city council members, mayors, county commissioners, school district leadership and individual landowners
Bachelor's Degree
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in real estate, appraisal, acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Lands Management Program Analyst

Nice To Haves

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in real estate, appraisal, acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Lands Management Program Analyst (Education & Experience Substitution)

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages a production unit of the Right of Way Program
Directs and oversees all functions related to right-of-way engineering, title examination, State and Federal land procurement, appraisal, acquisition, and management of removal of improvements and sale of excess lands while assuring compliance with Federal and State Eminent Domain Statutes
Assigns, prioritizes and monitors section work production
Presides over section work production activities and meetings and coordinate legal issues with the Wyoming Attorney General
Assigns and monitors R/W projects to assure all necessary real estate is secured prior to project letting, this includes the Engineering, Appraisal, Acquisition, and Property Management disciplines
Directs supervision of Engineering Technician, Appraiser, Acquisition Agent, and Title Examiner/Relocation personnel
Functions include: hiring, firing, training, meeting contract deadlines, writing administrative procedures, appraising properties, negotiating, preparing documents, hiring and supervising fee appraisers and acquisition consultants, court preparation, problem solving, and personnel supervision
Works with the Right of Way Assistant Administrators, District Engineers, Attorney General, and other WYDOT program managers with project flow
Attends developmental program and organizational meetings
Researches and develops innovative methods, processes and standards as related to position responsibilities
Provides internal and external technical and professional guidance for the entire right of way acquisition process
Assures compliance with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations; ensures all paper work is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines
Reviews and authorizes parcels for payment procedures
Determines the type of instrument to be used in the purchase of right of way
Attends meetings with WYDOT, the Attorney General's office, Cities, Counties, and other State and Federal agencies