Director, Transit Construction & 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

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