Technical Services Administrator - Design and ConstructionMetropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County • United States
Technical Services Administrator - Design and Construction
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
- United States
- United States
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$90,767.00 Annually Location :
Nashville, TN Job Type:
Full-Time Civil Service Job Number:
26169E Division:
General Services Department:
GSR BOSS Construction Services Opening Date:
02/02/2026 Closing Date:
2/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description The
Technical Services Administrator - Design and Construction
is responsible for delivering capital construction and renovation projects for Metro-owned and leased facilities with a strong emphasis on early-phase project planning, design leadership, and owner-side decision-making. Reporting to the Capital Program Manager, this position manages day-to-day project coordination across all phases of the project lifecycle-from program verification and conceptual design to construction completion and closeout. Acting as Metro's representative and advocate, the Project Manager provides direction to design professionals, establishes project priorities, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures that design solutions align with operational needs, funding constraints, sustainability goals, and Metro DGS standards. This role requires a proactive, technically informed approach to guiding consultants, resolving issues early, and maintaining accountability throughout the project lifecycle. The men and women in Metro's General Services Department are there to make sure the rest of government works. From ensuring that our city's vehicles run safely and smoothly, to keeping city buildings up to par to providing printing services and more, General Services is the support that allows other Metro departments to focus and achieve their missions.
Typical Duties
Manage assigned capital projects from concept design through occupancy, including program verification, budgeting, design coordination, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout. Assist in the preparation of RFQ solicitations and participate in the evaluation and selection of architects and contractors. Serve as primary point of contact for user departments, owner's representatives, architects, contractors, and other consultants throughout the life of a project. Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules including early cost-modeling, escalation, and cash-flow forecasting; monitor performance against targets and adjust plans as necessary. Provide clear direction to architects including program requirements, budget targets, schedule constraints, and design priorities. Establish design-to-budget expectations and hold consultants accountable to approved cost targets throughout each design phase. Lead early project planning and pre-design activities, including program verification, site due diligence, scope confirmation, and phasing strategies. Review design submissions for compliance with program requirements, budget constraints, schedule milestones, DGS initiatives, and DGS guidelines and standards. Facilitate cross functional collaboration between DGS Design & Construction, Sustainability, Real Estate Services, and Operations & Maintenance divisions to ensure successful project integration. Review and guide design alternatives, cost impacts, and constructability considerations to support informed decision-making. Evaluate cost and schedule impacts of scope changes and provide recommendations to leadership for approval. Facilitate design meetings, decision points, DGS feedback and collaboration, and user reviews to ensure timely approvals and resolution of issues. Actively manage project schedules by identifying risks, coordinating milestone decisions, and directing corrective actions when deviations occur. Review and process vendor and contractor invoices, pay applications, RFIs, change orders, and claims. Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction progress, verify quality of work, and ensure conformance with plans, specifications, codes, and DGS standards. Manage entries in Oracle Unifier Primavera Cloud for project schedule and financial tracking; including purchase orders, change orders, and project budget reporting. Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting, including regular updates to the Capital Program Manager and other stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Post High School degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
and
ten (10) years of experience in capital project management, building construction, or design coordination,
i
ncluding
five (5) years of supervisory or lead experience in capital project management, building construction, or design coordination.
No Substitution.
LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver License Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Professional licensure (RA, PE) or construction related credentials (PMP, CCM, LEED AP) Experience delivering public-sector or institutional building projects Working knowledge of construction software such as Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Procore, and Oracle Unifier Primavera Cloud Strong understanding of design and construction processes, project delivery methods, and applicable codes and regulations Experience leading conceptual, schematic, and design development phases for public or institutional projects Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects in various stages of completion
We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640. Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.
CORE BENEFITS Medical : Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium Dental : Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage Basic Life : $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium Pension : Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees Paid Family Leave : Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)
Longevity : Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program : Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free Other* : In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro Paid leave : (Full-time employees)
Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office) Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office) Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
*See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr 01
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