Right of Way Project Manager 2026-02344

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Department of Transportation in Cheyenne seeks an experienced Lands Management Program Supervisor to lead a Right of Way crew and oversee right-of-way engineering, title examination, acquisition, and property management.

The role requires coordinating with the Attorney General, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and guiding complex negotiations with landowners. A $2,000 hiring bonus and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Lead the Way for Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is more than a transportation agency—we’re helping shape the future of Wyoming by building and maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system for communities across the state.

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated Lands Management Program Supervisor to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In this leadership role, you’ll make a meaningful impact by overseeing a Right of Way crew and guiding work that balances the rights of individual landowners, responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources, and the safety of Wyoming’s traveling public.

If you’re ready to lead a team, solve complex challenges, work with Wyoming landowners, and play a vital role in keeping our state moving, we invite you to bring your expertise to WYDOT.

Build your career. Serve your community. Help keep Wyoming moving.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

This position offers:

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and manages a production unit of the Right of Way Program
• Directs and oversees all functions related to right-of-way engineering, title examination, State and Federal land procurement, appraisal, acquisition, and management of removal of improvements and sale of excess lands while assuring compliance with Federal and State Eminent Domain Statutes
• Assigns, prioritizes and monitors section work production
• Presides over section work production activities and meetings and coordinate legal issues with the Wyoming Attorney General
• Assigns and monitors R/W projects to assure all necessary real estate is secured prior to project letting, this includes the Engineering, Appraisal, Acquisition, and Property Management disciplines
• Directs supervision of Engineering Technician, Appraiser, Acquisition Agent, and Title Examiner/Relocation personnel
• Functions include: hiring, firing, training, meeting contract deadlines, writing administrative procedures, appraising properties, negotiating, preparing documents, hiring and supervising fee appraisers and acquisition consultants, court preparation, problem solving, and personnel supervision
• Works with the Right of Way Assistant Administrators, District Engineers, Attorney General, and other WYDOT program managers with project flow
• Attends developmental program and organizational meetings
• Researches and develops innovative methods, processes and standards as related to position responsibilities
• Provides internal and external technical and professional guidance for the entire right of way acquisition process
• Assures compliance with State and Federal laws, rules and regulations; ensures all paper work is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines
• Reviews and authorizes parcels for payment procedures
• Determines the type of instrument to be used in the purchase of right of way
• Attends meetings with WYDOT, the Attorney General's office, Cities, Counties, and other State and Federal agencies

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of all aspects of the right of way acquisition and property management functions, including appraisal, negotiations, right of way engineering and title
• Must have a working knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations, WYDOT and right of way policies and procedures, State Personnel Rules
• In addition one must have knowledge of: water right law, eminent domain law, real estate laws, survey laws, agriculture and business practices, irrigation, zoning, building codes, legal real property conveyances, and agreements
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and control project work assignments of right of way technicians, acquisition agents, appraisers and property management personnel through the process of acquisition, demolition and disposal of excess property on projects state wide
• The ability of interactive/interpersonal communications and presentations to WYDOT staff, attorneys, corporation management, city council members, mayors, county commissioners, school district leadership and individual landowners

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 1-2 years of progressive work experience(typically in real estate, appraisal, acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of aLands Management Program Analyst

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience(typically in real estate, appraisal, acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of aLands Management Program Analyst

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.