Director of Construction and Engineering

WeGo Public Transit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WeGo Public Transit in Nashville seeks a Director of Construction and Engineering to lead design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of transit infrastructure and facilities. The role oversees engineering and construction activities supporting maintenance garages, transit centers, passenger amenities, bus stops, and related improvements.

The position focuses on non-major capital projects, delivering high-quality, cost-efficient engineering solutions while ensuring safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering or construction management experience, preferably in public infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing small-to-medium-scale construction or facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, building codes, permitting processes, and inspection practices.
• Proven leadership in project delivery, contract administration, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of non-major capital engineering and construction projects including bus stop enhancements, facility renovations, site improvements, and small-to-medium capital upgrades.
• Oversee in-house engineering/construction staff and manage external contractors and consultants.
• Provide supervision, performance management, staff development, and discipline in accordance with DTO policies.
• Coordinate construction efforts across internal departments (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Administration, Planning).
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and agency guidelines.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and contractor submittals.
• Implement quality assurance procedures and contractor performance management systems.
• Track project cost, schedule, quality performance; prepare progress reports.
• Maintain construction documentation including as-built drawings, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Support procurement processes, including scope development and evaluation of engineering/construction proposals.
• Coordinate with Metro departments, utilities, TDOT, and other agencies for work within public rights-of-way.
• Serve as a technical advisor on structural, civil, and mechanical engineering matters impacting facilities and infrastructure.
• Respond to complex citizen inquiries and represent the department in professional forums (e.g., APTA).

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract administration

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

We are WeGo . It's not just our name . It's what we do . That forward-thinking movement is extended and enriched by branding that looks and feels the same no matter where it lives in our communities . The WeGo brand stands for a collaborative commitment to exceptional service, friendliness, integrity, and honesty as we connect riders to their community and one another.

Position Summary

The Director of Construction and Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of WeGo's infrastructure and transit facilities. This role oversees engineering and construction activities supporting maintenance garages, transit centers, passenger amenities, bus stops, and right-of-way improvements.

This position is responsible for managing infrastructure and facility projects that are not classified as major capital projects (e.g., BRT corridors or large-scale expansions). The focus is on delivering high-quality, code-compliant, cost-effective engineering and construction solutions that sustain and enhance WeGo's transit system.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of non-major capital engineering and construction projects including bus stop enhancements, facility renovations, site improvements, and small-to-medium capital upgrades.
• Oversee in-house engineering/construction staff and manage external contractors and consultants.
• Provide supervision, performance management, staff development, and discipline in accordance with DTO policies.
• Coordinate construction efforts across internal departments (Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Administration, Planning).
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and agency guidelines.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and contractor submittals.
• Implement quality assurance procedures and contractor performance management systems.
• Track project cost, schedule, quality performance; prepare progress reports.
• Maintain construction documentation including as-built drawings, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Support procurement processes, including scope development and evaluation of engineering/construction proposals.
• Coordinate with Metro departments, utilities, TDOT, and other agencies for work within public rights-of-way.
• Serve as a technical advisor on structural, civil, and mechanical engineering matters impacting facilities and infrastructure.
• Respond to complex citizen inquiries and represent the department in professional forums (e.g., APTA).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering or construction management experience, preferably in public infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing small-to-medium-scale construction or facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, building codes, permitting processes, and inspection practices.
• Proven leadership in project delivery, contract administration, and staff supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly recommended
• Experience in transit or transportation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with municipal construction, utility coordination, and agency permitting.
• Experience with public-sector maintenance facilities or vertical construction projects.
• Knowledge of federal procurement and compliance requirements.

Davidson Transit Organization, Employment unit of WeGo Public Transit is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.