Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager, ...

Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager, Choose How You Move Print ( Apply ufeff Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager, Choose How You Move Salary $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full-Time Non Civil Service Job Number NCS08435 Division Mayor's Office Opening Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date 3/22/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Choose How You Move (CHYM), approved by 66% of voters in 2024, is Mayor Ou2019Connellu2019s transportation improvement program and the largest capital program in geographic scope and scale to be undertaken in Nashvilleu2019s history. Implementation of the $3.1 billion capital program 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 All-Access Corridors featuring high-capacity bus 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. At a current population of 660,000+, Nashville in 2017 was named among Forbes Annual List of Americau2019s Fastest Growing Cities in the U.S. Metro Nashville Government is an employer of choice with over 10,700 employees in one of the most exciting cities in our nation. Position Summary The CHYM Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager is a member of the Mayoru2019s Office CHYM team and directs, guides, and coordinates planning, design, and construction activities for an All-Access Corridor (AAC) within the CHYM program that is anticipated to pursue Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Capital Investment Grant funding. An All-Access Corridor transforms a street to support high-capacity transit u2013 such as bus rapid transit (BRT) u2013 through interdepartmental coordination that connects seamlessly with neighborhood transportation options. The CHYM Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager ensures project phases and components are collaborative and delivered in accordance with established CHYM processes and standards as well as any applicable local and federal funding program requirements. This position develops and facilitates cross-departmental working groups and partnerships to drive project implementation. It also performs other related duties aligned with the CHYM program to support planning and project delivery. The CHYM Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager reports to the CHYM Deputy Chief Program Officer. The CHYM Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager does not have supervisory responsibilities for any direct reports. Mayoral staff (non-civil service) receive 15 days of Paid Time Off and 12 sick days annually. Typical Duties + Serves as Corridor Project Manager for an All-Access Corridor that may include FTA Capital Investment Grant Program projects from conceptual planning through construction closeout. As the CHYM program matures, phases may transition to additional project managers to advance through project delivery. + Supports other CHYM-related capital projects that relate to All-Access Corridor implementation, including complete streets, sidewalks, and safety improvements. + Develops and executes collaborative processes with Metro departments partnering to implement CHYM (Nashville Department of Transportation, WeGo Public Transit, Planning, and others) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, that coordinate, evaluate, and approve project decisions, working with consulting and staff professionals. + Learns existing departmental processes for project delivery and guides modification of these processes to expedite CHYM project delivery without sacrificing collaboration and robust engagement. + Reviews past plans and program documents and consults staff to understand project context. + Develops project scopes, work plans and schedules for project phases in accordance with funding and delivery constraints. Ensures that project deliverables and timetables are met on time and within budget. + Responsible for monitoring conformance and expenditure control across project phases. + Analyzes and approves change orders in compliance with procurement standards. + Recommends delivery methods and sequencing of program multimodal transportation improvements. + As appropriate, advises on other capital projects that impact CHYM investments to ensure resource efficiency, limited disruptions, and futureproofing. + Prepares project status reports, schedules, and budget summaries for leadership. + Communicates on behalf of the project and program to a range of internal and external stakeholders, including departmental leadership, elected officials, and the public. + Proactively collaborates with communications and engagement staff to ensure community input and engagement addresses anticipated challenges to CHYM project implementation. + Manages agreements and Council authorizations for various project phases. + Provides oversight of the third-party program management vendor, staff, consultants and contractors, guiding deliverables, timelines and project reviews, with a specific focus on successful project delivery. + Receives direction from CHYM senior leadership, who provides guidance on complex matters. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bacheloru2019s degree in engineering, urban studies, geography, planning, architecture, construction management, business administration, public administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and at least ten (10) years of experience that leads people and complex infrastructure & transit projects, demonstrating skills in coordinating and monitoring the work of project teams, staff, and consultants; or equivalent combination of education and experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED + Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of transit operations and transit capital project planning and delivery. Knowledge of application of these principles and practices within a bus system preferred. + Knowledge of regional transportation systems, multimodal transportation networks, or urban design. + Knowledge of federal, state, and local funding sources and ability to learn FTA Capital Investment Grants program. + Knowledge of project management tools, practices, and principles. + Ability to learn project management systems, develop master schedules, and workflows, and adjusts to changing technical systems as the CHYM program evolves. + Excellent skills in verbal and written communication, including writing concisely and presenting to large groups. + Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks. + Experience working in a matrix environment and overseeing large consulting teams. + Skills in budget development and management. + Ability to clearly communicate in multiple forms and with different audiences to gain consensus between various points of view, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders. + Ability to organize and readily recall a broad array of project technical details, schedules, budgets, and stakeholders. 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 Professional credentialing, a Masters degree, and experience implementing BRT projects preferred, not required. 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. Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. CORE BENEFITS Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days) Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free Other: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro Paid leave: (Full-time employees) + Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office) + Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office) + Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year + Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr 01 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 + Doctoral Degree 02 If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. 03 How many years of experience do you have leading people through complex infrastructure & transit projects? + no experience + 1 - 9 years + 10 or more years 04 Please describe your experience working on an FTA Capital Investment Grant project. 05 Please describe your experience managing large capital projects. Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-03-07