Right-of-Way Assistant Manager: Lead Land Deals & Projects

St. Louis County Courts; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

4 weeks Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Deferred retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

St. Louis County Courts seeks an Assistant Manager, Right-of-Way, on-site, full-time to lead land acquisition activities for road, bridge, stormwater, and sidewalk projects in St. Louis County.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, real estate agent and appraiser licenses in Missouri, plus strong negotiation and appraisal expertise to ensure compliant, efficient acquisitions and project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least one year of professional experience.
• Real estate agent licensure in Missouri.
• Real estate appraiser licensure (Licensed, Certified Residential, or General).

Responsibilities

• Review property acquisition appraisals prepared by external and internal appraisers.
• Conduct staff appraisals for land and easement acquisitions.
• Supervise negotiations, relocations, and closings for rights needed on improvement projects.
• Stay current with federal policies and regulations governing right-of-way acquisition and relocation.
• Consult with engineers, appraisers, attorneys, real estate representatives, government officials, and the public on land acquisition matters.
• Provide technical expertise on appraisals, complex negotiations, and property acquisition processes.
• Oversee preparation of legal descriptions used in appraisals for land acquisitions.
• Serve in the Manager of Right-of-Way’s absence.

Skills

Negotiation

Appraisal expertise

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

St. Louis County Courts seeks an Assistant Manager, Right-of-Way, on-site, full-time to lead land acquisition activities for road, bridge, stormwater, and sidewalk projects in St. Louis County.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, real estate agent and appraiser licenses in Missouri, plus strong negotiation and appraisal expertise to ensure compliant, efficient acquisitions and project support.