
Construction Manager - (ASDM)
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Nashville, TN, TNFull-time$108–135K/yrPosted todayStill listed today
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Job overview
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure seeks a Construction Manager to lead its transportation construction group. The role oversees roadway, sidewalk, bridge, and other project delivery; manages staff, contractors, and construction contracts; and coordinates with agencies, utilities, and stakeholders. The manager also develops team policies, resolves construction-related issues and complaints, and supports project compliance and FEMA reimbursement.
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Full job description
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is seeking a Construction Manager (ASDM) to lead the transportation construction group. This position oversees the delivery of projects related to roadway improvements, sidewalks, bridges, and more. The incumbent is also responsible for managing the administrative staff and Transportation Project Managers within the Construction section. They are also responsible for generating, reviewing, and distributing operational reports, KPIs and metrics. The positions receives direction from the Assistant Director of Engineering. Performs other related duties as assigned. The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike/sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean-up, and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Construction section.
- Manages CEI contractors regarding construction projects.
- Manages and oversees all contracts, purchase orders, and change orders for the Construction division.
- Administers NDOT contracts for all construction contractors.
- Reviews all plans prior to accepting projects for construction.
- Attends all pre/bids and solicitations on construction projects.
- Develops policies and procedures for the NDOT Construction team.
- Ensures that problems are resolved with contractors regarding construction issues that arise in the Right of Way.
- Works closely with other Metro agencies and utilities on construction projects.
- Trains inspectors to be proficient in construction engineering and inspection (CEI).
- Resolves customer complaints involving construction in the Right of Way.
- Coordinates FEMA reimbursement projects.
- Ensures that all construction projects in the Right of Way are ADA compliant.
- Investigates and solves various complaints and communicates with the public.
- Reads and interprets plans and specifications.
- Attends meetings with stakeholders on construction and permits related Right of Way issues.
- Provides guidance to subordinates on the inspection and completion of construction projects.
- Provides job assignment, direction and counseling to staff.
- Approves leave requests.
- Conducts performance evaluations on Project Managers and ASM.
- May drive to various locations throughout Nashville and Davidson County.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of experience in construction management and administration, including oversight of major capital projects and permitting processes. "Additional experience may be considered In lieu of some education"
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License
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.
- Experience leading long-range construction projects or similar ROW initiatives.
- Experience supervising professional staff or directing the work of multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience developing paving recommendations and advancing them toward projects and implementation.
- Experience managing consultant-supported planning efforts.
- Familiar with analyzing complex paving issues, exercise sound professional judgment, and develop clear recommendations.
- Ability to coordinate effectively across agencies, disciplines, and stakeholder groups.
- Strong written, verbal, and public-presentation skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,265 open Construction Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$108–135K/yr
- Tennessee median$126–191K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$126–190K/yr1,635 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $121K, is 26% below the Tennessee median midpoint ($165K) — in the middle half of Construction Management salary ranges in Tennessee.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 76 open Construction Management jobs in Tennessee and 3,265 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- J.E. Dunn Construction Company8 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Construction Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,730 postings).
- Education
- 821 of the 3,265 open Construction Management jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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