Transit Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $99,986.00 - $122,482.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 25244C
Division: Nashville Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Position Description
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is seeking a Transportation Project Manager-Choose How You Move
Choose How You Move (CHYM), approved by 66% of voters in 2024, is Mayor O'Connell's transportation improvement program and the largest capital program in geographic scope and scale to be undertaken in Nashville's history. Implementation of the $3.1 billion in CHYM capital projects requires extensive collaboration among multiple Metro departments, project managers, and vendors; coordination of $111 million worth of annual operating expenditures; and robust engagement with neighbors. CHYM will transform how people move around the city for decades to follow.
CHYM includes installation of smart signals at nearly 600 intersections. It adds 24/7/365 transit service and builds 54 miles of high-capacity transit with more frequent, reliable, and accessible service. It builds 86 miles of sidewalks to ensure Nashville completes the WalkNBike Nashville priority sidewalk network and connects our busiest neighborhoods to major transit routes. The program makes safety improvements on 78 miles of the Vision Zero High-Injury Network, creating safer streets for pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and transit users alike.
The incumbent will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of Choose How You Move (CHYM) transportation projects from initiation to completion with a focus on scope, budget, schedule, and risk. The position will work with technical experts in planning, design, and construction to ensure complex projects are delivered in accordance with program goals. These goals are managed through the NDOT Assistant Director for Choose How You Move aligned with the CHYM Program Management team in the Mayor's Office. This position will work in a team setting where collaboration is key with internal NDOT staff, other agencies/departments such as the Mayor's Office, WeGo Public Transit, Planning, ITS, Water, NES, and external partners such as TDOT and contracted vendors. The position will also have an active role working with various communities and other stakeholders around the city. Performs related duties as required.
**Note: If you previously applied for this position in the last 6 months there is no need to re-apply. ***
Typical Duties

• Serves as the leading force in driving delivery and innovation, encouraging project teams to develop and implement innovative processes and design elements that will improve the efficiency of NDOT's systems and programs.
• Implements the project vision as aligned with the CHYM Program Management team in the Mayor's Office.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules and budgets to ensure the development process and deliverables meet or exceed standards.
• Manages change by maintaining complete and accurate project documentation to provide efficiency in resolving questions as projects progress.
• Leads internal and external project team members proactively to achieve project milestones using project management tools and software that determine project priorities and critical paths.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams proactively to ensure project delivery expectations are met.
• Ensures project data is both current and accurate, allowing for well-informed decision making by NDOT staff.
• Ensures performance metrics are met.
• Addresses all public right of way issues including ADA compliance, parking regulations and adherence to Metro design construction guidelines on projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of experience in construction engineering or construction inspections and (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory/lead experience and/or project management experience.
OR
Associate's Degree in a related field with eight (8) years of experience in construction engineering or construction inspections and three (3) years of increasingly responsible supervisory/lead experience and/or project management experience.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PMP Certification
• Experience with project estimating and budgeting
• Knowledge of critical path method for scheduling and managing projects
• Knowledge of the Metro Charter and Metro Code

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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How many years of experience do you have in construction engineering or construction inspections?

• No experience
• One to Two years
• Three to Five years
• Six to Seven years
• Eight to Eleven years
• Twelve years or more

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How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory/lead role and/or project management experience?

• No experience
• One to Two years
• Three to Four years
• Five years or more

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Briefly describe your experience in construction engineering or construction inspections. If none enter N/A
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Do you currently hold a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification?

• Yes
• No

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Briefly describe your experience in project estimating and budgeting. If none enter N/A
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"NDOT is one of the newest agencies within the Metro Government and we are interested in knowing why applicants are choosing a career with our organization. In one sentence, please tell us why NDOT is your 'employer of choice'."
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