Tennessee Department of Transportation
TDOT PROJECT MANAGER - 12022025-73220
Tennessee Department of Transportation, Jackson, Tennessee, us, 38303
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 12/02/2025 12:00 AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $7,458.00 – $9,697.00
Salary (Annually): $89,496.00 – $116,364.00
Job Type: Full‑Time
Location: Jackson, TN
Department: Transportation – Project Management Division, Region 4, Program Projects Section
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related functional area and 5 years of demonstrated competency in related fields, with required licenses or certifications as noted in the description
Bachelor’s Degree in a related functional area and 9 years of demonstrated competency, with 4 years substituting for required licenses or certifications
Associate Degree in a related functional area and 11 years of demonstrated competency, with 6 years substituting for required licenses or certifications
Overview A TDOT Project Manager is the single point of responsibility for managing the scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and delivery of projects for TDOT. They have the authority and accountability to manage federal and state requirements and facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The role is entry‑level and directly responsible for delivering projects from concept to completion with a low to moderate degree of risk.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary Project Teams as part of a matrix organization for projects with a low to moderate risk to the Department. Implement the project vision in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget.
Assist in developing Consultant Acquisition Plans, procurement documents, and serve on selection committees.
Manage resources and external partners, develop contract scopes, negotiate contracts, and review consultant invoicing.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets. Use project management tools to achieve milestones.
Coordinate with other disciplines within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns, manage change, and maintain documentation.
Partner with other functional areas to prioritize goals, identify trade‑offs, and coordinate innovation efforts.
Implement TDOT's Quality Assurance Process and coordinate QA/QC tasks with the Project Team.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Knowledges
Communications and Media
Design
Transportation
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Monitoring
Speaking
Writing
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer/Printer
Mobile Phone
Vehicle
Navigational GPS
Digital Camera
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Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $7,458.00 – $9,697.00
Salary (Annually): $89,496.00 – $116,364.00
Job Type: Full‑Time
Location: Jackson, TN
Department: Transportation – Project Management Division, Region 4, Program Projects Section
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related functional area and 5 years of demonstrated competency in related fields, with required licenses or certifications as noted in the description
Bachelor’s Degree in a related functional area and 9 years of demonstrated competency, with 4 years substituting for required licenses or certifications
Associate Degree in a related functional area and 11 years of demonstrated competency, with 6 years substituting for required licenses or certifications
Overview A TDOT Project Manager is the single point of responsibility for managing the scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, and delivery of projects for TDOT. They have the authority and accountability to manage federal and state requirements and facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The role is entry‑level and directly responsible for delivering projects from concept to completion with a low to moderate degree of risk.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary Project Teams as part of a matrix organization for projects with a low to moderate risk to the Department. Implement the project vision in accordance with the scope, schedule, and budget.
Assist in developing Consultant Acquisition Plans, procurement documents, and serve on selection committees.
Manage resources and external partners, develop contract scopes, negotiate contracts, and review consultant invoicing.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets. Use project management tools to achieve milestones.
Coordinate with other disciplines within TDOT to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns, manage change, and maintain documentation.
Partner with other functional areas to prioritize goals, identify trade‑offs, and coordinate innovation efforts.
Implement TDOT's Quality Assurance Process and coordinate QA/QC tasks with the Project Team.
Competencies
Action Oriented
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
Knowledges
Communications and Media
Design
Transportation
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Monitoring
Speaking
Writing
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer/Printer
Mobile Phone
Vehicle
Navigational GPS
Digital Camera
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at the Tennessee Department of Transportation by 2x.
Get notified about new Project Manager jobs in
Jackson, TN .
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