PROJECT MANAGER - 10132026-81704

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Knoxville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 118,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Job summary

Tennessee Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Manager in Knox County to lead high‑impact transportation initiatives. The role focuses on scope, schedule, budget, and risk across resurfacing, safety, and traffic technology programs, with cross‑unit coordination and data‑driven decision making.

The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement, with a hybrid schedule and a strong commitment to delivering quality projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related functional area with 5 years of demonstrated competency.
Alternatively, 9 years of related experience with 4 years substituting for licenses/certifications.
Alternatively, an Associate degree with 11 years of related competency and substitutions.
Licenses or certifications as denoted in the position description.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary project teams to define scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Manage risks, forecast design and cost impacts, and coordinate with environmental and construction units.
Oversee consultant tasks, invoicing, procurement, and evaluations in a compliant manner.
Ensure quality processes align with TDOT standards and PDN guidelines.
Communicate progress to stakeholders, maintain documentation, and support transparency.
Support delivery across PDN, asset management, and senior project managers.

Skills

Active Learning

Listening

Monitoring

Speaking

Writing

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

5 years demonstrated competency

9 years w/ licenses substituted

Associate degree + 11 years

Tools

Personal Computer/Printer

Mobile Phone

Vehicles

Navigational GPS

Digital Camera

Job description

Job Information

Job ID: 81704

Location: Knox County

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 10/13/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $7,533.00 - $9,794.00

Salary (Annually) $90,396.00 - $117,528.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Knoxville, TN

Department: Transportation

Position Details

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, KNOX COUNTY

Project Management Division

These positions are in the Project Management Division - Region 1 Project Management Section.

More Information

For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/Hr/ProjectManagementDivision-RegionalProject-ManagementSection-ProjectManager.pdf

Starting Salary

This position has a starting salary of $8,914 monthly/$106,968 annually.

Hybrid Work Schedule

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

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

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 marketing meetings and project information sessions, and completing consultant evaluations and debriefs.
Promote open competition and fairness in consultant selection in alignment with Brooks Act principles.
Manage change by clarifying project vision, owning delivery outcomes, and encouraging innovation throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate expectations clearly, maintain transparency, and support accountability within the Project Team.
Promote process improvements and new design elements that enhance TDOT's systems, and ensure changes are properly documented to support informed decisions and timely resolution of project issues.
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, including local governments, contractors, and members of the traveling public.
Exercise effective listening skills, provide prompt responses, maintain complete and accurate documentation, and communicate project updates transparently to support public trust and stakeholder collaboration.
Remain current on federal and state legislation, standards, and guidelines related to project delivery, and maintain knowledge of project delivery and project management methods used for the delivery of transportation projects.
Use TDOT's project management tools and software to monitor and maintain project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Ensure projects remain aligned with the Department's Work Program and comply with applicable federal and state requirements.
Maintain up-to-date project records and use available tools to support transparency, milestone tracking, and performance evaluation.
Ensure projects are consistent, predictable, and repeatable by actively participating in partnering efforts across TDOT disciplines, resource agencies, design consultants, and the construction industry to provide for consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, and an established track record of success.