Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Planner 3 - Walk/Bike Project Manager
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Position Overview
Walk Bike Project Manager (Planner 3) – The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is seeking a technical lead for multimodal project planning that advances NDOT’s Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and Choose How You Move (CHYM) initiatives. The incumbent will manage staff and consultant teams, oversee data‑driven and community‑informed projects through the concept phase, and prepare them for engineering and delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead NDOT’s walking, biking, and livability planning initiatives, integrating short‑term activations and long‑term system improvements.
Supervise and mentor the Livability Planner and other staff engaged in multimodal project development and outreach.
Manage and coordinate consultant teams under NDOT’s IDIQ contracts to support multimodal and tactical urbanism projects.
Guide the transition from externally managed to NDOT‑led active mobility planning and implementation.
Represent NDOT in coordination with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and related boards and commissions.
Lead planning and concept design for multimodal and safety projects, including recommendations from the WalknBike Plan.
Develop and maintain 3‑year work plans for walking, biking, and livability projects, aligning priorities with NDOT’s capital programming and annual paving schedule to identify near‑term opportunities for multimodal improvements.
Serve as NDOT’s technical authority on bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility design, applying NACTO, MUTCD, and other best practices.
Coordinate with NDOT’s Engineering Division to ensure planning‑to‑design continuity, participating in milestone reviews during design and construction to maintain project intent and resolve design issues collaboratively.
Provide technical input for multimodal projects managed by NDOT’s CHYM Project Management Group, ensuring that project concepts are preserved through implementation.
Maintain and update the WalknBike Plan, ensuring consistency with NashvilleNext and the Major and Collector Street Plan (MCSP).
Advise on NDOT policies and standards related to multimodal planning, street design, and livability.
Support NDOT’s capital programming, including development of the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and Capital Spending Plan.
Coordinate with the Nashville Connector (TDM Program) on policies and events promoting alternatives to single‑occupancy vehicle travel.
Coordinate with NDOT Development Services on development review and permitting to align private development with NDOT’s planned capital improvements and protect opportunities for future multimodal enhancements.
Collaborate with NDOT’s Operations Division on micromobility (SUMD) policy, including participation in RFQ/RFP processes for SUMD operators.
Integrate safety and performance data into concept planning to support evidence‑based design.
Coordinate with Metro departments (Planning, Parks, Water Services), TDOT, WeGo, and GNRC to align multimodal priorities.
Engage community groups and stakeholders to shape projects that reflect local needs and priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of planning experience.
OR Master’s degree in planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, or a related field and four (4) years of planning experience.
License Required Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of NACTO Urban Street and Bikeway Design Guides, MUTCD, and FHWA‑endorsed safety countermeasures.
Experience advancing multimodal projects through planning and concept phases.
Familiarity with Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and multimodal safety analysis.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineers while constructively challenging design assumptions.
Experience managing consultants, IDIQ task orders, and project budgets.
Experience with tactical urbanism and livability initiatives.
Professional certification (AICP, PE, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
Benefits
Full‑time, Civil Service positions – 10 vacation days per year (increasing after 5 years of service), 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.
Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions – 20 vacation days per year, 3 personal days per year, 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.
Full‑time, Non‑Civil Service positions – benefits information available via HR and Benefits webpages.
Seasonal/Temporary positions – no benefits offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. 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.
ADA Accommodation Information Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Location and Salary Nashville, TN – $170,000.00 – $250,000.00 (posted 22 hours ago)
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Responsibilities
Lead NDOT’s walking, biking, and livability planning initiatives, integrating short‑term activations and long‑term system improvements.
Supervise and mentor the Livability Planner and other staff engaged in multimodal project development and outreach.
Manage and coordinate consultant teams under NDOT’s IDIQ contracts to support multimodal and tactical urbanism projects.
Guide the transition from externally managed to NDOT‑led active mobility planning and implementation.
Represent NDOT in coordination with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and related boards and commissions.
Lead planning and concept design for multimodal and safety projects, including recommendations from the WalknBike Plan.
Develop and maintain 3‑year work plans for walking, biking, and livability projects, aligning priorities with NDOT’s capital programming and annual paving schedule to identify near‑term opportunities for multimodal improvements.
Serve as NDOT’s technical authority on bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility design, applying NACTO, MUTCD, and other best practices.
Coordinate with NDOT’s Engineering Division to ensure planning‑to‑design continuity, participating in milestone reviews during design and construction to maintain project intent and resolve design issues collaboratively.
Provide technical input for multimodal projects managed by NDOT’s CHYM Project Management Group, ensuring that project concepts are preserved through implementation.
Maintain and update the WalknBike Plan, ensuring consistency with NashvilleNext and the Major and Collector Street Plan (MCSP).
Advise on NDOT policies and standards related to multimodal planning, street design, and livability.
Support NDOT’s capital programming, including development of the Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and Capital Spending Plan.
Coordinate with the Nashville Connector (TDM Program) on policies and events promoting alternatives to single‑occupancy vehicle travel.
Coordinate with NDOT Development Services on development review and permitting to align private development with NDOT’s planned capital improvements and protect opportunities for future multimodal enhancements.
Collaborate with NDOT’s Operations Division on micromobility (SUMD) policy, including participation in RFQ/RFP processes for SUMD operators.
Integrate safety and performance data into concept planning to support evidence‑based design.
Coordinate with Metro departments (Planning, Parks, Water Services), TDOT, WeGo, and GNRC to align multimodal priorities.
Engage community groups and stakeholders to shape projects that reflect local needs and priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of planning experience.
OR Master’s degree in planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, or a related field and four (4) years of planning experience.
License Required Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of NACTO Urban Street and Bikeway Design Guides, MUTCD, and FHWA‑endorsed safety countermeasures.
Experience advancing multimodal projects through planning and concept phases.
Familiarity with Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and multimodal safety analysis.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineers while constructively challenging design assumptions.
Experience managing consultants, IDIQ task orders, and project budgets.
Experience with tactical urbanism and livability initiatives.
Professional certification (AICP, PE, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
Benefits
Full‑time, Civil Service positions – 10 vacation days per year (increasing after 5 years of service), 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.
Public Safety – Sworn and Civilian positions – 20 vacation days per year, 3 personal days per year, 1 sick day per month, 12 paid holidays per year.
Full‑time, Non‑Civil Service positions – benefits information available via HR and Benefits webpages.
Seasonal/Temporary positions – no benefits offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. 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.
ADA Accommodation Information Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Location and Salary Nashville, TN – $170,000.00 – $250,000.00 (posted 22 hours ago)
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