The Contract and Compliance Board Executive Director (General Services Division Manager) is a newly created position in the Department of General Services. This position is responsible for meeting, evaluating, and monitoring compliance with existing construction contracts related to construction activities on projects by the Metropolitan Government and performing related duties as required. The Executive Director is responsible for managing metro projects efficiently and protecting metros best interest while making sure the contractual duties and obligations are being carried out and any complaints being assessed are taken in and reported to the appropriate entities.
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
- Reviews, evaluates, and monitors compliance with existing construction contracts related to construction activities on projects by the Metropolitan Government.
- Reviews construction sites, if such review is in connection with the evaluation of existing construction contracts.
- Oversees the investigations of complaints related to existing construction contracts wherein the metropolitan government is a party and related to the relevant construction sites.
- Studies best practices on public construction worksites and provide recommendations concerning improvements in worksite safety on Metropolitan Government construction worksites.
- Conducts market analyses of projects, contractors, contracts, and workers operating on Metro projects routinely to help measure, track, and improve Metro projects.
- Writes data-driven reports and recommendations on the construction landscape, with detailed explanation of the state of the industry on Metro projects along with corrective processes, as warranted.
- Collaborates with the Metro Legal Department to develop recommendations for enhancing worksite safety and compliance measures in construction contracts.
- Conducts qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to identify opportunities and obstacles regarding the construction landscape on Metro projects.
- Oversees and prepares presentations.
- Attends meetings and workshops, as needed.
- Performs various supervisory duties including assigning and monitoring work, approves leave requests, evaluates and reviews employee performance, counsel and correct employees, as needed.
- Interprets rules and policies, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Develops strong and abundant relationships in the industry with workers, foremen, project managers, and subject matter experts of the industry.
Minimum Qualifications
The incumbent will have all 3 of the following qualifications:
- A bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Five (5) years of experience in at least one of the following areas in a construction, trades, or a closely related field in:
- Managerial roles
- Financial roles
- Administrative roles
- Experience with contract compliance or construction inspection compliance.
**Additional years of experience identified in the list above may be considered in lieu of education**
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
- Experience in safely navigating construction sites including knowledge of the various trades on sites and related reporting structures
- Experience with Department of Labor (DOL), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) regulations
- Experience in reviewing Metro or construction contracts and relevant State and Federal laws. Familiar with labor violations and Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs) related to the NLRB, as well as contractual obligations with Metro and applicable State and Federal legislation
- An individual who is fluent in another language preferred
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.
