Alternative Delivery Transportation Engineering Specialist
Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, 38303, USA
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer, Safety Engineer
Job Information
Position: Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4
Location: Nashville, TN;
Jackson, TN;
Chattanooga, TN;
Knoxville, TN (Department of Transportation, Davidson County)
Opening Date/Time: 05/26/2026 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 06/08/2026 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $7,326.00
Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 - $87,912.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Transportation
This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.
Qualifications- Transportation Engineering Specialist:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management - Transportation Engineering Specialist 1:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects - Transportation Engineering Specialist 2:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 1 Year of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects - Transportation Engineering Specialist 3:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 3 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or Concrete Industry Management and 2 Years of Demonstrated Competency in planning, developing and/or constructing projects
The Alternative Delivery Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 supports Project Managers, Project Teams, technical Divisions, and Region Operations in the use of special contracting methods for project delivery as allowed by the State of Tennessee. This position employs Department policies, technical guidance, and procedures related to project development and alternative delivery methods in support of the successful delivery of transportation projects.
The Alternative Delivery Transportation Engineering Specialist 3 and 4 continuously evaluates performance indicators to implement acquired knowledge into alternative delivery projects, mitigating the Department's risk and improving the efficiency of delivering transportation improvement projects in alignment with TDOT's strategic vision. This position must effectively articulate project development and alternative delivery concepts through training, mentoring, and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.
This position is responsible for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, including Project Managers, Project Teams, TDOT Divisions, Regions, designers, contractors, and owner's representatives to ensure alternative project delivery projects align with the goals of the Asset Management Division while providing for innovative contracting practices that have the potential to reduce the lifecycle costs of projects without sacrificing quality.
EssentialJob Duties
- Serve as a resource for Alternative Delivery teams as part of a matrix organization for alternative delivery projects having a moderate degree of risk to the Department.
- Assist Alternative Delivery Project Managers by maintaining organized records of all communications, evaluations, critical decisions, and contractual agreements from procurement to project closeout. Monitor project schedules in alignment with the Department's approved software and framework, including Templates, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and project activities. Effectively coordinate with other disciplines within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns.
- Integrate Quality Management into all Alternative Delivery deliverables for the purpose of proactively addressing plan errors, avoiding construction delays, and minimizing risk. Address and resolve all comments obtained from Quality Control reviews.
- Remain current and engaged on contractual rules governing alternative delivery contracts; best practices related to leveraging innovation to better achieve project goals; collaboration techniques for multi-disciplined teams consisting of designers, contractors, owners representatives, and technical disciplines; effective methods for processing large volumes of information efficiently and accurately; changes to specifications; and innovative construction practices. Research national best practices to optimize designs, methodologies, and safety considerations.
- Provide exceptional customer service by building effective stakeholder partnerships, cultivating an environment for innovation and efficient project delivery, including facilitating the sharing of acquired knowledge with Project Teams. Provide prompt responses, maintain complete and accurate…
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