ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY TECHNICAL COORDINATOR 1 - 03242026-76105

Job Information

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

This position is in the Alternative Delivery Division.

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Alternative-Delivery-Division-Technical-Coordinator-1-V01-Final.pdf

This position has a starting salary of $5,119 monthly/$61,428 annually.

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

An associate or bachelors degree in a related field of study and three (3) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee
• Some positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledgeable in required environmental procedures
• Knowledgeable in administering contracts
• Skilled in report and form writing
• Highly skilled in the use of objective thinking by focusing on relevant details and weighing the outcomes of different options to make decisions and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individual and groups, both internal and external
• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to set and manage timelines and priorities to complete the work that has been assigned
• Ability to provide strong customer service to internal and external customers.

Conditions of Employment

• Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.
• Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
• Walking on uneven terrain
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview

The Alternative Delivery Technical Coordinator 1 supports Divisions, technical disciplines, Project Teams, Project Managers, and the Region Quality Sections with project-specific and program-wide project administration activities, data analysis, reporting, and contract compliance and fulfillment. This position collaborates with Project Teams to identify technical challenges that arise during the entire project development and construction process and ensure the effective and timely delivery of the Department's Work Program.

The Alternative Delivery Technical Coordinator 1 position ensures Department policies, technical guidance, and alternative delivery procedures are incorporated into project administration activities for alternative delivery projects. This position must effectively articulate both pre-construction and construction administration concepts and documentation through mentoring and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Support Project Teams, Alternative Delivery Project Managers, and the efficient delivery of TDOT's Work Program by providing program administrative and technical support as part of procurement, preconstruction, and construction activities. Assist in accomplishing efficient project coordination activities that provide for timely and accurate documentation, technical reporting, invoicing, and records compliance.

Implement and maintain TDOT's quality management practices through the alternative delivery procurement process to ensure project deliverables meet established standards for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and performance expectations. Ensure the consistency, clarity, and completeness of RFPs, submittals, contracts, and technical packages. Ensure that quality management processes reinforce transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation throughout the alternative delivery lifecycle.

Assist with compiling contract documents, coordinating with the Headquarters Construction Division for project lettings, and working closely with regional Alternative Delivery teams to support various technical aspects of project delivery. Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, plans revisions, project updates, daily work reports, materials and testing requirements, and technical submittals per the TDOT Records Retention Policy. Prepare, review, and process reports, correspondence, and technical documents as required. Update and maintain project databases and filing systems, including SmartWay, to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of information. Operate equipment necessary to collect, analyze, and present data. Support Region Business Solutions as part of the accountability measures needed to procure, receive, and pay for items.

Monitor project performance using scheduling software and analytics to assist Project Teams in achieving established milestones and key activities, including submittals and reviews. Evaluate progress, identify impacts to the critical path, and analyze schedule performance indicators to highlight potential risks or delays. Generate and interpret detailed reports that support Alternative Delivery Project Managers in optimizing workflows and maintaining schedule alignment. Monitor the project risk register to identify and track schedule-related risks, contributing to mitigation strategies that minimize potential impacts.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to proactively address scheduling challenges and support timely resolution. Conduct what-if scenario analyses to evaluate the potential effects of scope changes or delays that aid in informed decision-making. Develop contingency plans and alternate schedules to assist Project Teams in maintaining progress and minimizing disruption. Continuously monitor the effects of schedule deviations to assess impacts on overall project delivery and provide recommendations for adjustment.

Communicate effectively with Alternative Delivery Project Managers and other stakeholders to ensure project milestones and scheduled activities align with the overall program delivery goals and the Request for Proposals (RFP) when applicable. Provide regular updates to help bridge gaps between teams and improve overall project execution.

Prepare reports for TDOT Leadership, offering insights into statewide activities and the development of the Department's Work Program, ensuring that schedule dates are accurate, feasible, and aligned with program objectives.

Remain current on project scheduling software, tools, and methodologies. Utilize advanced analytics and reporting tools to maintain accurate and reliable schedules for delivering the Department's Work Program.

Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring they are easily accessible and organized, exercising effective listening skills, and communicating effectively.