Texas Department of Transportation · 2 days ago
Right of Way Project Coord or Manager
Tyler, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$46K/yr - $71K/yr
1+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is looking for a Right of Way Project Coordinator or Manager to assist in managing state and federally funded right of way projects. The role involves negotiating with landowners, coordinating project planning and execution, and communicating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Government Administration
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
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Grad or Equivalent in any discipline for Right of Way Project Coordinator
1 Year administrative support or real estate related experience for Right of Way Project Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for ROW Project Manager I
3 YEARS of right of way or related experience, to include 1 year project management or related experience for ROW Project Manager I
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline for ROW Project Manager II
5 YEARS of right of way or related experience, to include 2 years project management or related experience for ROW Project Manager II
Valid driver's license at the time of application
Experience with real estate transactions and real property title
Demonstrated alignment with ROW core values: Respect, Honesty, Transparency, Trust, Kindness, Accountability, and Unity
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Effectively communicate in both written and oral forms
Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals to Right of Way, and Right of Way related activities
The applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to Real Estate policies, procedures, practices, and terminology
Project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
In the acquisition process, including but not limited to, understanding legal property descriptions, appraisal practices, drive to inspections, property condemnation procedures, and the relocation assistance policies and procedures
Able to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions, to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues, to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills, to identify project risks, to prepare reports and spreadsheets, to communicate effectively, and to assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff
Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others; and analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems, and using basic mathematical fundamentals
Maintaining a safe working environment
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups; negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; and applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner, and expressing opinions directly and determining resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships
Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations; Right of Way and Real Estate policies, procedures, practices, and terminology
Project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
Legal property descriptions, appraisal practices, and inspection
Property condemnation procedures
Relocation assistance policies and procedures
Project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope or timing, and in the use of a computer and applicable Software
Handle multiple simultaneous assignments with competing priorities
Manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify project risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Sitting/Standing-prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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