19052 - ROW Mgr

Virginia Department of Transportation • Fairfax, VA

8d • $89,750 - $145,844

About The Position

Leads and administers the ROW process by providing effective and efficient management, leadership of, and direction to staff in order to accomplish project milestones. Ensures the Division’s alignment with Agency’s initiatives in order to meet advertising schedules and Federal Obligation Strategies while striving for exceptional customer service and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Ability to be flexible and make decisions using sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups and manage a complex program.
• Ability to function effectively and manage in the face of competing priorities.
• Knowledge and considerable experience in all functions of ROW and Utilities to include appraisal, negotiations, relocation, legal and utilities.
• Knowledge and experience in ROW contracts, policy and procedures, and project management procedures.
• Knowledge of highway engineered plan development process and plan interpretation.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing real property acquisition, utilities relocation and relocation of persons, businesses, farm and non-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to communicate, work effectively with diverse groups and manage a complex program.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Knowledge ROW and Utilities functions to include appraisal, negotiations, relocation, legal and utilities.
• Knowledge of highway engineered plan development process and plan interpretation.
• Knowledge of project management procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate, including appraisal negotiations, relocations property management and contractual procurements and contract management.
• Project management experience.
• Management level experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the level of expertise required for specific duties on projects and matches knowledge, skills and abilities of staff accordingly.
• Recommends and approves as appropriate appraisals, BARS, RW-24 Reports for voluntary conveyances, relocation documents, settlement justifications.
• Works with FHWA, OAG, fee attorneys, and local government.
• Keeps management informed alerting them to potential problem areas and recommends options and alternatives for resolution.
• Coordinates and reviews work with DB contractor and obtains approval.
• Ensures Right of Way Estimates are accurate and follows-up after the project is completed to ensure estimates were in line with expenditures.
• Negotiates Agreement after Certificates.
• Responsible for the QA and QC of ROW plan acceptance.
• Identifies, recommends and coordinates plan revisions.
• Serves as project manager and primary liaison to the VDOT Project Manager
• Serves in the capacity of Regional ROW Manager when called upon.
• Manages the use of resources to complete Regional projects on time and within budget including the balancing of resources to account for absences due to severe weather events.
• Represents the Division at Scoping, Public Hearings, Field Inspections and other meetings as required.
• Monitors progress to meet advertisement schedules, ROW end dates and Federal obligation strategy.
• Provides guidance for localities related to UCI and LAP projects (Special Projects only).

Benefits

• VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM.
• In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
• Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed