Join TxDOT’s Right of Way Section as a Right of Way Project Manager (III or IV) in the Fort Worth District!
We’re a dynamic, customer-focused team committed to delivering exceptional service and results. In this role, you’ll lead the planning and execution of right of way projects—defining scope, managing timelines, coordinating across teams, and directly acquiring land to support transportation needs for citizens and travelers alike.

If you're a strategic thinker with a track record of managing complex projects, streamlining workflows, solving problems, and driving successful outcomes, we encourage you to apply!

What We Offer: We have a workforce of over 13,000 employees, with opportunities for growth and development, we value employee work-life-balance, in keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities such as an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

ROW Focus: Safety, deliver the transportation program, superior customer service, employee development, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

For more information on who we are and what we do please watch this video: ROW Introduction

Salary/Grade:

Right of Way Project Manager III: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16

Right of Way Project Manager IV: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83

Physical Work Location: 2501 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, Tx 76133

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Right of Way Project Manager III and IV:

The Project Manager III and IV are responsible for senior level project management work with respect to the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of a portfolio of projects. Project managers are responsible for leading and executing the project lifecycle from project initiation through completion. Performs and leads moderate to highly 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.

Right of Way Project Manager III:

Essential Duties:

• Develops and implements plans to communicate project methodology to interested groups and team members.
• Oversees, compiles, and distributes portfolio information, such as project status reports, and budget expenditures;
  provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others.
• Coordinates Project portfolio activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector
  partners and contractors.
• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates a portfolio of projects using accepted TxDOT portfolio and project management
  methodologies.
• Leads, develops, and 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 as well as services related to the following areas; surveying, appraisal,
  acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition.
• Trains, mentors, and helps other staff on the team.
• Develops and establishes project goals and objectives consistent with the Right of Way Strategic Plan
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Right Of Way Project Manager IV (in addition to ROW Project Manager III essential duties):

• May lead, direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff. Serves as supervisor during absences, without
  signature authority.
• Independently oversees [complex] projects 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
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Right of Way Project Manager III and IV:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience 5 years of right of way or related experience, to include 3 year project management or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Right of Way Project Manager III and IV:

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• 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
• 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

Expert skill in:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others; and analyzing and organizing business and technical
  data
• 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

Ability to:

• 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

Right of Way Project Manager III and IV:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• 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

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information