Technical Specialist 2 - Construction Coordinator
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Technical Specialist 2 - Construction Coordinator
Salary
$83,250.00 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number
26185E
Division
General Services
Department
GSR BOSS Construction Services
Opening Date
02/20/2026
Closing Date
3/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Position Description
The Construction Coordinator supports capital construction projects, small facility improvements, and on-call vendor-delivered work across DGS-managed facilities. The position supports Project Managers during both design and construction phases by assisting with construction document review, verifying compliance with DGS Design & Construction guidelines, identifying constructability and coordination issues, and supporting project readiness.
The role balances design-phase coordination, field oversight, vendor management, and project documentation to help ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved documents and DGS standards.
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
Design Phase & Project Coordination
Support design phase activities (SD, DD, CD) by assisting with review of drawings and specifications for alignment with DGS design and construction guidelines, operational requirements, and constructability.
Identify coordination issues, compliance gaps, and potential risks, and support Project Managers in tracking and resolving review comments.
Assist with design coordination, bidding preparation, and transition from design to construction.
Construction Oversight & Vendor Coordination
Conduct site visits to observe work progress, document conditions, and verify general conformance with approved plans and specifications.
Provide on-site coordination support for contractors, on-call vendors, and internal stakeholders, including logistics such as access, shutdowns, and deliveries.
Assist with oversight of small projects and on-call vendor work, including scope review, performance monitoring, and invoice support.
Track daily or weekly progress, report status updates, and help identify risks impacting schedules or budgets.
Project Documentation, Compliance & Closeout
Maintain organized project records, including design review documentation, field reports, photos, correspondence, and cost records.
Support review of submittals, RFIs, change orders, schedules, and pay applications for consistency with approved documents and standards.
Assist with inspections, basic safety and code compliance coordination, and communication with regulatory agencies as required.
Support project closeout activities including punch lists, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, final walk-throughs, and facility readiness.
Support ADA, environmental, and building code compliance activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of experience coordinating construction, facilities work, vendor-delivered projects, or similar activities, including two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory/lead experience and/or project management experience.
*Additional education may be considered In lieu of some experience. Substitution for supervisory/lead experience cannot be substituted.
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
Post high school degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field
Experience in government, institutional, or facilities-based construction environments
Familiarity with managing large and small capital projects as well as on-call vendor contracts
OSHA 10 or 30 certification
Experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications for general compliance with established design and construction standards and guidelines.
Experience communicating clearly with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
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
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Please describe your experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings and specifications for general compliance with established design and construction standards and guidelines. If no experience, please @type "N/A"
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Employer
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities
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