Senior Manager of Right-of-Way, Utilities & Facilities

* Assist and support the Director of Right-of-Way and Utilities in overseeing all aspects of right-of-way, utilities, and facility management operations.
* Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring effective coordination of staff, consultants, and schedules across multiple divisions.
* Review and approve consultant invoices for accuracy, compliance, and contractual alignment.
* Coordinate with consultants and in-house staff on right-of-way acquisitions, utility relocations, permitting, and facility-related initiatives to ensure timely progress and issue resolution.
* Ensure facility-related issues, including those at travel plazas, are identified and addressed promptly and efficiently.
* Oversee inspection of all travel plazas on the Turnpike system to ensure cleanliness, operational standards, and contractual or regulatory requirements are met.
* Manage and coordinate facility remodels and improvement projects, including contractor oversight and schedule management.
* Assist with right-of-way acquisition activities to ensure consultants are progressing effectively and in compliance with applicable laws and policies.
* Support utility relocation activities to ensure plans, approvals, and relocations are processed in a timely and coordinated manner.
* Assist with the processing of utility licenses to ensure they meet all requirements and are completed on schedule.
* Provide leadership, guidance, and problem-solving support to staff across assigned functional areas.
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, public administration, business administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
* Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in right-of-way, utilities, facilities management, transportation, and/or infrastructure-related operations.
* Experience supervising staff and coordinating work across multiple functional areas or disciplines.
* Experience managing or overseeing consultants, contracts, and invoices.
* Experience working with public infrastructure projects, utilities, or transportation systems is strongly preferred.
* Principles and practices of right-of-way acquisition, disposal, and condemnation.
* Utility relocation processes, permitting, and licensing requirements.
* Facility management operations, including maintenance, inspections, and remodel projects.
* Contract administration, consultant oversight, and invoice review processes.
* Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to right-of-way, utilities, and public facilities.
* Project coordination and resource allocation across multiple disciplines.
* Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to coordinate teams across diverse functional areas.
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in operational and facility-related issues.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.
* Ability to review technical and financial documents, including plans, permits, and invoices.
* Proficiency in standard office software and project management tools.
** Benefits Highlights*
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