Capital Investment Grant Corridor Project Manager, Choose How You Move

Full Job Description

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 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 America’s 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 Mayor’s 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 – such as bus rapid transit (BRT) – 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s 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.

Additional Information

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.