Right Of Way Project Manager
Job Location:
Bartow, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:881217
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: RIGHT OF WAY PROJECT MANAGER -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $61363.80 - $79411.98
Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
155 / Right of Way
ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Jesse Moss
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
HIRING SALARY: $2717.19 / biweekly / $70646.94 / annual range
Full-Time: HOURS PER WEEK: 40
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency all applicants must provide their own explicitly requested the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions work samples or interviews is strictly prohibited and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods supports the states economic competitiveness prioritizes Floridas environment and natural resources and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the states communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned supports economic growth and has the goal of being congestion and fatality freeThe Work You Will Do:
Right of Way Project Manager
The Work You Will Do:
Coordinate and direct the activities of a Right of Way project and the consultant in the areas of land acquisition relocation and suit preparation to ensure that production dates are met. Review and approve consultant invoices for payment. Ensure data is entered into the Right of Way Management System.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust Relationships Respect Empowerment and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement empowerment training and professional development. Through our agencys learning management system you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
FDOT
Right of Way
801 N Broadway Ave
BartowFL 33830
Annual Salary:
$70646.94
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Coordinate and direct the activities of a Right of Way project and the consultant in the areas of land acquisition relocation and suit preparation to ensure that production dates are met. Procures consultant services. Review and approve consultant invoices for payment. Ensure data is entered into the Right of way Management System.
Ensure conformance with applicable laws rules regulations policies and procedures. Ensure and monitor Quality Control Program. Interpret and communicate Right of Way policies and procedures. Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
Review and recommend administrative settlements. Identify and evaluate advance Acquisition opportunities. Coordinate with other offices to address and resolve issues.
Respond to public records requests and related inquiries. Represent Right of Way at public meetings/hearings and workshops and similar forums. Monitor train and assist local governments.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge and understanding of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 24 (Uniform Act) relating to real property acquisition and relocation assistance
- Knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
- Knowledge of quality assurance planning for the acquisition and relocation assistance programs.
Skills in:
- Skilled in effectively communicating orally and in writing.
Ability to:
- Ability to effectively plan organize and work independently.
- Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
- Ability to identify training needs and to develop and present effective acquisition and relocation training.
- Ability to implement a quality assurance plan for the acquisition and relocation assistance program.
- Ability to be self-directed and skilled in problem solving.
- Ability to understand and interpret real estate appraisals and right of way maps.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422 F.S. related State Comptrollers rules and Department of Transportations invoice processing and warrant distribution procedure. Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations with a very short time frame and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of real estate experience or graduation from the FDOT Real Estate Level II Training Program and one (1) year of right of way experience. Prior experience as a Right of Way Project Manager or a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of real estate experience defined as professional or technical experience in right-of-way administration land management abstract and title work property management or the sale acquisition or appraisal of real estate; or the sale; acquisition or appraisal of real estate or an associates degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of real estate experience.
The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees visit: REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Benefits and Assistance 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard Room 214 St. Petersburg Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112 Florida Statutes and the Florida Department of Transportations Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportations Human Resources Office at for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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