Right of Way Manager - Northeast District

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Application deadline: February 2, 2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Northeast District Office - Hannibal

Why you’ll love this position:

The right of way manager supervises and directs the administration of right of way activities at the district level including appraisals, negotiations, relocation, mediation, and condemnation to advance the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) projects to construction. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you’ll do:

• Determines the right of way resource needs to complete the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) and non-project specific projects by estimating the right of way costs, designating staff members to work on projects, and assigning work to staff members.
• Attends core team and project team meetings to develop project schedules, explain and clarify right of way needs for project completion, identify issues, and potential issues; conducts quality assurance and quality control for the acquisition process.
• Approves relocation benefit payments and real estate acquisition payrolls; makes administrative settlements for acquisition payments exceeding the approved amount of just compensation; approves contracts for services such as title insurance, fee appraisals, negotiations, relocation, and mediation.
• Communicates direction and gives guidance to staff for right of way acquisition in accordance with department's direction and mission and the Code of Federal Regulations; administers activities of right of way which includes cost estimates, appraisals, negotiations, relocation, mediation, condemnation, and realty services.
• Recommends actions to be taken for the disposal, lease and retention of potential excess properties, and uneconomic remnants; oversees the research and activities leading to the disposal, lease or retention of realty assets.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Over nine years of experience in right of way, including supervisory positions.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide overnight travel.
• Work may be performed outside of normal working hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position please contact: nehr@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.