Economic Projects Statewide Technical Specialist

State of Tennessee

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 89,000 - 116,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

State of Tennessee in Nashville is seeking an Economic Projects Statewide Technical Specialist to ensure statewide consistency in analysis, concept development, and evaluation of economic projects within the Department of Transportation. You will collaborate across divisions, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and guide project teams to meet PDN goals.

The role requires a relevant degree with years of demonstrated competency and may require professional licenses.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description, OR Master's Degree and 7 years of demonstrated competency in a related field as may be outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

Support and serve on Project Teams as the economic projects subject matter expert: ensure Project Teams are aware of additional requested design features, associated local agreements, contracts, and deposits, and are aware of economic project stakeholders to maintain project continuity; respond to requests for support and guidance utilizing expertise to provide technical options and recommendations for consideration by the Project Manager and Project Teams to promote efficient project and program delivery.
Assist the Engineering Concepts Team with the review of potential economic project investigations, conceptual designs, cost estimates, evaluation, and concept reports. Assist cities, counties, and developers understand applicable Tennessee Code, project eligibility requirements, application and evaluation processes and procedures and options.
Apply context-sensitive design strategies; implement innovative concepts; and ensure recommendations are in alignment with Asset Management objectives and funding allocation and consistent with critical goals and intended outcomes for the scope, schedule, budget, and quality in coordination with the Project Manager.
Integrate Quality Management into all deliverables in compliance with Asset Management objectives and PDN guidance to reduce errors, delays, and contractor claims.
Routinely collaborate with Asset Management, HQ Divisions, and Regions to identify and document knowledge that includes maximizing project successes and incorporating best practices.
Assist in the development of a Consultant Acquisition Plan (CAP) and serve on selection committees for professional engineering and non-engineering services.
Remain current on national best practices, Federal regulations, Tennessee statutes, and project management and delivery practices.
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, including mentoring and technical guidance to TDOT staff and external stakeholders.
Assist in delivering economic project development training and mentoring to TDOT staff and stakeholders; present at industry conferences to improve team performance.
Ensure Economic Projects Team deliverables are consistent, predictable, and repeatable for high performance.