PROJECT DELIVERY TEAM LEAD

Job Information


State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time
06/16/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time
06/29/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)
$7,458.00 - $9,697.00

Salary (Annually)
$89,496.00 - $116,364.00

Job Type
Full-Time

City, State Location
Nashville, TN

Department
Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Aeronautics Division - Project Development and Delivery - Project Delivery Section.

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This position has a starting salary of $9,223 monthly/$110,676 annually.

This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.


Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.)

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 years of demonstrated competency in related field

OR

Associate degree in related field and 7 years of demonstrated competency in related field

OR

High school diploma and 9 years of demonstrated competency in related field

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Some positions may require a professional license and/or certification. Any requirement will be denoted in the position description.

Overview


The Project Delivery Team Lead for the Project Development and Delivery Section will lead, mentor, and train the Project Delivery Team through empowerment, communication, and delegated authority. This position will develop work plans that align with TDOT's strategic vision and will effectively delegate authority and responsibility while ensuring the availability of resources for the Project Delivery Team to be successful.

The Project Delivery Team Lead will support the development and lead the implementation of departmental policies, discipline-specific technical guidance, procedures, and manuals related to aviation infrastructure management for incorporation into TDOT's programs and projects. This position will ensure the implementation of the quality assurance program to achieve program efficiency and effectiveness. The Project Delivery Team Lead will supervise technical staff and implement performance plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring each team member's expected outcomes, performance, and accountability.


Responsibilities


Manage resource and staff utilization and assist the Project Delivery Team in performing their roles effectively and efficiently. Optimize the team's ability to successfully administer the full lifecycle of aviation capital projects programmed in the Airport Capital Improvement Plans (ACIP) for public-use general aviation airports.

Collaborate with the Planning and Environmental and Asset Management teams within the Project Development and Delivery Section and other sections within the division. Ensure effective communication is maintained to promote cohesiveness, innovation, and timely delivery of projects within the section and division.

Monitor consultant procurement by airport sponsors and oversee external partners' use of professional engineering services based on a qualifications-based selection process. Provide support in developing Requests for Proposal (RFP), assist in determining scoring criteria, serve on selection committees, assist in negotiating contracts, attend de-briefs with consultants, manage contract tasks, review invoices, and complete consultant grading.

Lead the Project Delivery Team in providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, maintaining complete and accurate documentation, and communicating effectively. Serve as a liaison between Aeronautics sections and teams when collaborating with state agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), municipalities, private sector partners, and research institutions for project delivery.

Establish and ensure a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes by developing and implementing quality control and quality assurance processes for the Project Delivery Team to address aviation infrastructure needs related to the accurate delivery of projects. Assist in the development and lead the implementation of process improvements for project delivery by staying current on FAA policy changes, project management strategies, and best practices in airport infrastructure development.

Assist with managing the policy direction for the Project Delivery Team as part of a matrix structure, creating policies, procedures, guidelines, and performance metrics that support adherence to federal and state requirements, include best practices, and improve planning processes. Assist with the financial performance of the Project Delivery Team in alignment with TDOT financial processes to ensure transparency and accountability. Ensure projects comply with FAA regulations (e.g., Airport Improvement Program (AIP), ACIP, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Part 139) and state/local guidelines.

Manage change and conflict, clarify the vision, take ownership of the change, communicate effectively, remain transparent, lead by example, and hold yourself and others accountable throughout the process. Provide technical knowledge and training to enhance the strategic vision for long-term project delivery needs for Tennessee's aviation network.

Ensure the Project Delivery Team remains current on national best practices as they relate to aviation systems processes and procedures; incorporate research, evaluations, and implementation of emerging processes and technologies into the aeronautics and aviation responsibilities that will improve efficiency, resiliency, effectiveness, reliability, sustainability, and the safety of Tennessee's transportation network; integrate federal and state requirements into TDOT's guidance documents, processes, and procedures. Participate in peer exchanges with State and local governments and applicable industry partners for key insights and collaboration.

Provide oversight in developing the Project Delivery Team deliverables and ensure they are consistent, predictable, and repeatable to provide consistently high levels of achievement, mitigation of risk, production of annual reports as required, and an established track record of success. Promote quality through data-driven performance reviews of lessons learned during projects.


Competencies (KSA's)


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies (KSACs):
Skilled in team building, communication, change management, and emotional intelligence
Skilled in leading meetings, including agenda writing and time management
Skilled in innovative and creative problem solving
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships and communicate with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to use critical thinking and judgement to problem solve and make well informed decisions independently
Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of interviewing practices and techniques
Knowledge of the principles in leading groups to achieve the desired objectives, including conflict resolution
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including planning, organizing, directing, motivating, and making decisions
Knowledge for the rules, processes, and technical skill sets for the area supervised