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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P201 Right of Way Div.- Project Coordinator or Project Manager I or II in Abilene, Texas

ROW Project Coordinator-Assists in performing project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, helping relocate displacees, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and assisting in the management of acquired right of way. Work involves assisting in coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; assisting in monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. The Project Manager I-Responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects. Project managers are typically responsible for leading the project lifecycle from initiation through completion. Performs 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 involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. The Project Manager II-Responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects through completion. Performs and leads complex to moderately 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. Essential Duties:ROW Project Coordinator Assists with or contacts and meets 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. May assist with or identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Assists with or researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations. Assists with or coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies. 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. 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 or 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. Assists with or oversees current 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. ROW PM I Contacts and meets 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 policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines. 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. Research problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. ROW PM II Contacts and meets with sponsors, property owners and/or other entities to negotiate and/or explain the acquisition, lease, disposal and/or relocation processes, answer questions and resolve problems. Visits 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. May assist with or identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them. 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. Research problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations. Independently oversees moderate to 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. 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. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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