Director of Construction and Engineering

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson Transit Organization, Employment unit of WeGo Public Transit, in Nashville seeks a Director of Construction and Engineering to lead the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of its facilities and infrastructure. You’ll oversee projects for garages, transit centers, passenger amenities, bus stops, and right-of-way improvements.

This role focuses on non-major capital projects, staffing, contractor management, codes compliance, and cross-department coordination to sustain and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering/construction experience.
• Experience managing small-to-medium-scale projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of non-major capital engineering and construction projects, including site improvements and renovations.
• Oversee in-house engineering/construction staff and manage external contractors/consultants.
• Provide supervision, performance management, and staff development in line with DTO policies.
• Coordinate construction efforts across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Administration and Planning.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and guidelines.
• Review and approve engineering designs, specifications, and submittals.
• Implement QA procedures and contractor performance systems.
• Track cost, schedule, and quality; prepare progress reports and maintain docs.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Staff supervision

Project delivery

Public infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Director of Construction and Engineering

Nashville, TN

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.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact WeGo HR at 615-880-3991.

• 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 committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation.

• Physical activity includes sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, walking, talking, writing, carrying, grasping, holding, clarity of vision, speaking, listening.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, kneel, stretch and lift 55 lbs. Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working in various weather conditions such as rain, cold climate, etc.

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.