Job Posting Title
Senior Manager of Right-of-Way, Utilities & FacilitiesAgency
978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITYSupervisory Organization
Right of Way and Facilities–Neal A McCaleb Transportation BuildingJob Posting End Date
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority?
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.
Position Overview
This is a full-time, in office position at our headquarters location in Oklahoma City. This position requires occasional day travel to locations within the state of Oklahoma.
The Senior Manager of Right-of-Way, Utilities, and Facilities is responsible for overseeing daily operations across multiple functional areas, including right-of-way acquisition and disposal, condemnation, utility relocation and permitting, and facility management. This position supports the Director in supervising staff, coordinating consultants, managing schedules, and ensuring resources are effectively allocated across disciplines to maintain efficient operations and project delivery. The role also includes oversight of facilities and travel plazas to ensure safety, cleanliness, compliance, and timely issue resolution.
Compensation
Depending upon experience, this position pays $49.52 - $51.92 per hour, ($103,000 - $108,000 annually).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Knowledge
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.
Required Skills and Abilities
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.
Level Descriptor
At this level employees are assigned responsibilities related to direct supervisory responsibility over a professional level staff; responsibility for assessing program staffing needs, conducting local on-site staff meetings and training to provide information about program policies and procedures, counseling with local officials about needs and problems at the local level, developing and coordinating community, stakeholder, or partner outreach for the program, and initiating corrective actions concerning program procedures and staff management.
Benefits Highlights
OTA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support eligible employees and their eligible dependents:
Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Retirement Savings Plans:
o Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
o OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
o 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
o 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
o 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
o 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
o Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
o Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
Holidays:
Eleven paid holidays annually.
Employee Discounts:
Special rates with various vendors and companies.
Longevity Payment:
Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
Thrive:
Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.
OTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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