Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Position: PROJECT MANAGER - 06022026-77969
Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time
06/02/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time
06/22/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)
$7,458.00 - $11,935.00

Salary (Annually)
$89,496.00 - $

Job Type
Full-Time

City, State Location
Chattanooga, TN

Department
Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position is in the Project Management Division - Region 2 Project Management - Highway Program Projects Section.

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This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in related functional area as outlined in the position description and 5 years of demonstrated competency in related fields and required licenses or certifications as denoted in the position description

OR

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in related functional area as outlined in the position description and 9 years of demonstrated competency in related fields with 4 years substituting for required licenses or certifications as denoted in the position description

OR

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in related functional area as outlined in the position description and 11 years of demonstrated competency in related fields with 6 years substituting for required licenses or certifications as denoted in the position description

Overview

The Project Manager serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing regionally led transportation projects tied to resurfacing, safety, traffic technology, and legislatively authorized initiatives and stakeholder priorities. This role oversees the scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and delivery of projects from concept to completion, with a low to moderate degree of risk to the Department. Operating within TDOT's matrix structure, the Project Manager works across disciplines and with external partners to align project execution with departmental goals, support policy-driven outcomes, and maintain momentum on high-priority initiatives.

In coordination with Asset Management and other units, the role applies a risk-based, data-driven approach to preserve infrastructure, enhance safety, and integrate innovative technologies that support long-term network performance. The Project Manager promotes shared ownership, transparent communication, and collaborative problem-solving while supporting Senior Project Managers in the delivery of high-impact transportation efforts.

This position requires strong coordination and communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to synthesize technical and stakeholder input to guide decisions. The Project Manager processes complex information accurately, supports innovation by applying national best practices, and helps ensure consistent, high-quality delivery through the Project Delivery Network (PDN) and the Quality Manual.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary Project Teams within a matrix organization to define project vision, scope, schedule, budget, and quality for resurfacing, safety, traffic technology, legislatively authorized, and Economic Development Projects having a low to moderate degree risk to the Department. Align work with the PDN and coordinate early with Environmental, Maintenance, Construction, and other technical units to address constructability and long-term performance. Apply context-sensitive design strategies, proactively manage risks and schedules, and forecast impacts related to design, cost, timing, and maintenance.

Manage project resources in collaboration with the Manager of Legislative Projects, the Manager of Program Projects, the Region Director of Project Management, and the Professional Services Division. Manage consultant task orders, review invoicing for accuracy and progress, and complete consultant evaluations. Ensure consultant activities support project goals and comply with federal and state requirements.

Coordinate effectively with other disciplines across TDOT to deliver projects in alignment with the PDN and Department objectives.

Ensure the quality processes outlined in TDOT's Quality Manual are followed for assigned projects to maintain a clear connection between project quality and outcomes. Coordinate with the Region Quality Team Lead to support quality control and assurance activities. Monitor deliverables to ensure project commitments defined in the Project Commitment Document are upheld. Support continuous quality improvement throughout all phases of project development and delivery.

Support the Consultant Acquisition Process by participating in the development of Consultant Acquisition Plans (CAPs). Coordinate with the Professional Services Division to assist with drafting procurement documents, defining scoring criteria, serving on selection committees, participating in…