ROW & Utilities Division Manager — Strategic Ops

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking an Administrative Services Division Manager- ROW Utilities Manager to lead the Right of Way & Utilities division within the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT).

You will direct operations, coordinate utility relocation, manage budgets, report to the Assistant Director, and ensure compliance with regulations while aligning with capital projects and mobility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of managerial and administrative principles as applied to public infrastructure and interagency coordination.
• Applies comprehensive understanding of business and financial management practices to oversee budgets, contracts, and resource allocation for right of way and utility operations.
• Understands and supports NDOT’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and supervises complex right of way and utility coordination programs to support timely and cost-effective project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates right of way acquisition and utility coordination programs to ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with departmental goals and transportation priorities.
• Defines and establishes operational standards, performance metrics, and strategic objectives for the Right of Way and Utilities Division.
• Reviews and improves internal procedures to streamline project delivery and enhance coordination with utility providers and property owners.
• Directs the preparation of administrative, financial, and technical reports related to right of way acquisition, utility coordination, and project progress.
• Oversees contractor performance and ensures compliance with contractual obligations, recommending improvements as needed.

Skills

Managerial

Budgeting

Interagency Coord

Policy & Compliance

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking an Administrative Services Division Manager- ROW Utilities Manager to lead the Right of Way & Utilities division within the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT).

You will direct operations, coordinate utility relocation, manage budgets, report to the Assistant Director, and ensure compliance with regulations while aligning with capital projects and mobility initiatives.