What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Services Program Manager (Administrator VI) position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
**OPEN to All Qualified Applicants**
EXECUTIVE SERVICE
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested people will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals
Nature of Work: The Real Estate Program Manager oversees and manages complex real estate and right-of-way activities in support of transportation infrastructure projects and organizational property management objectives. This position is responsible for administering real estate programs, coordinating property acquisitions and negotiations, managing leases and contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing leadership for real estate operations, project delivery, and stakeholder coordination. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Managing right-of-way acquisition, property management, lease administration, and real estate negotiations.
- Negotiating easements, land purchases, permits, airspace leases, and settlement agreements.
- Researching and analyzing land titles, deeds, plats, and property ownership records.
- Coordinating appraisal, title, demolition, and consultant services related to real estate projects.
- Preparing and reviewing real estate agreements, contracts, permits, licenses, and related legal documents.
- Managing surplus property inventory, airspace rental programs, and resource-sharing agreements.
- Supporting GIS/right-of-way integration and property mapping initiatives.
- Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and records retention practices for real estate services.
- Coordinating with engineers, surveyors, attorneys, government agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and local regulations.
- Providing guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and external partners.
- Managing project schedules, deliverables, meetings, and communications related to real estate activities.
This position will report directly to the Deputy Director of Planning and Program Development. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.
All applications must be received by 06/15/26.
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.
The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Issue Date: 05/29/26
Salary : $91,761 - $142,914