Right of Way Project Coord or Manager

Texas Department of Transportation•Tyler, TX

10h

About The Position

This position operates within a values-driven environment where collaboration, integrity, and empathy are essential. Our team culture emphasizes transparency, mutual respect, and shared accountability. Right of Way Project Coordinator: Assists in performing project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, helping relocate displacees, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and assisting in the management of acquired right of way. Work involves assisting in coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; assisting in monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. ROW Project Manager I: The Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects. Project managers are typically responsible for leading the project lifecycle from initiation through completion. Performs complex project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, relocating displacees, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and management of acquired right of way. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. ROW Project Manager II: The Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects through completion. Performs and leads complex to moderately complex project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, relocating displacees, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and management of acquired right of way. Work includes leading, coordinating, and executing the planning and initiation of projects; identifying potential risks while monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. May direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in any discipline.
1 Year administrative support or real estate related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
3 YEARS of right of way or related experience, to include 1 year project management or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
5 YEARS of right of way or related experience, to include 2 years project management or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with real estate transactions and real property title.
Demonstrated alignment with ROW core values: Respect, Honesty, Transparency, Trust, Kindness, Accountability, and Unity.

Responsibilities

Assists with managing program responsibilities including, but not limited to, project budgeting and setup, files and records administration, contractor selection and management as well as services related to the following areas: surveying, appraisal, acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition.
Assists with or compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others on project status and related issues.
Assists with or initiates projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility, including the development and oversight of work authorizations, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Contacts and drives to meet with sponsors, property owners and/or other entities to negotiate and/or explain the acquisition, lease, disposal and/or relocation processes, present offers, answer questions and resolve problems.
Oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in right of way related policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines relating to Right of Way acquisitions.
Relating to Right of Way acquisitions, establishes and maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, Office of the Attorney General, federal agencies and appropriate courts, utility companies, title companies and other entities having interest in the property.
Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations. As well as, may identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Manages, or self performs as needed, program responsibilities including, but not limited to, project budgeting and setup, files and records administration, contractor selection and management as well as services related to the following areas; surveying, appraisal, acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition.
Drives to visit District offices to confer with personnel on program problems and prepares reports on program effectiveness; conducts program analyses to develop and recommend solutions to problems; implements approved solutions.
Independently oversees moderate to complex projects and its lifecycle for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines.
Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others on project status and related issues.
Coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
Initiates projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility, including the development and oversight of work authorizations, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections.