Development Project Planning Manager: Economic & Financial Analysis

Property Special Projects

The Special Projects Division is a new division within the Metro Planning Department.  The division is tasked with actively engaging with Metro departments and Nashville’s neighborhoods to anticipate and prioritize public property needs for Metro facilities, affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and rights-of-way.  Additionally, advancing major projects on Metro-owned land, ensuring that use decisions are made early in the process and that projects are delivered to meet their intended purpose all fall within the work of the division. 

The Development Project Planning Manager will:

• Provide full financial and financial administrative support for the Property Special Projects Division initiatives.
• Reports to the Real Property division lead and works directly with the Property Special Projects project management team and other planning divisions as warranted.
• Responsible for budget creation, reporting and all cost-related activities.
• Serves as a team member and lead for the Infill Land Strategy and “Choose How You Move” (CHYM) transit corridor initiatives.  ​Choose How You Move (CHYM) is Metro Nashville’s comprehensive transportation improvement program. It represents the city's largest infrastructure initiative to date, aiming to modernize and enhance mobility across Nashville and Davidson County.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Based on the Special Projects Committee initiatives and Special Projects Project Pipeline, this position will create a comprehensive schedule, which will include consultant and resource budgets as well as review and approval process with key stakeholders.
• Primary liaison with all parties regarding Metro’s Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Spending Plan process including but not limited to:
  • Analysis of any funding approved to date.
  • Analysis of all costs and commitments to date against approved.
  • Full integration and cooperation with established cost reporting, including the Capital Project Management Software (CPMS) – Oracle Primavera and Oracle Unifier.
• Key team member responsibilities to review/analyze all third-party responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, including proposed financing/capital stack, projected budgets, cash flow & cost estimates.
• Full review of CHYM program documents including timelines, budget, funding resources, zoning/entitlement schedule.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and evaluate the return on investment (ROI) for public investments in development projects. 
• Training and competency with CPMS.  Migrate all existing cost and schedule data to the new, standard Metro cost accounting & project management program. 
• Full support of CHYM parcel acquisitions and related activity, including management of appraisal process, cost reporting and coordination with Metro Departments, such as General Services and Finance.
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings with core team including Design Studio, Planning/Community Plans, consultants, third party brokers, Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT), WeGo and CHYM.
• Contract required services through the RFP/RFQ process in accordance with Metro procurement standards.  Examples of procured consultant services are site testing, financial analysis, cost estimating, market analysis and public engagement.
• Retain and manage consultants for finance related services including cost estimating, operating expenses, project proformas, etc.  as part of overall financial analysis.
• Oversee financial pro form generation including ongoing updates based on estimated costs, leasing absorption, program changes and construction costs.
• Software/programs – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with GIS, Tableau, Oracle Primavera, Oracle Unifier or similar tools is a plus.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in community, urban planning and real estate.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to community development and capital improvements, including knowledge of public finance tools such as tax increment funding (TIF), bond funding, infrastructure grants and economic impact analysis.
• Ability to develop, implement, and/or modify policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct studies, analyze findings, and determine trends and/or make recommendations.
• Ability to examine and modify the flow of work to increase productivity.
• Knowledge of legal principles of land development and zoning.
• Thorough knowledge of supervisory and management principles and practices, including supervising the work of others and examining and modifying the flow of work to increase productivity and work quality.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in helping to solve complex problems.
• Understanding of how to leverage 3D spatial design/urban design capabilities and graphic representation techniques to support and communicate projects and ideas.
• Strong prioritization and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to successfully work with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to present technical information to lay persons in ways they can understand, including communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to value and respect cultural differences, balance different perspectives, and to be intentional about expanding opportunities for all persons.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of relevant experience, with progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, economic development, capital planning, or related project management in the public or private sector.

OR

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant work experience.

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.

Qualified applicants should send letter of interest and resume to:  

Randi Semrick at randi.semrick@nashville.gov 

or
Randi Semrick

Metro Planning Department

800 President Ronald Reagan Way

P.O. Box 196300

Nashville, TN 37219-6300
(No Phone Calls Please)

Candidate materials will be accepted through May 30, 2025.  Salary range is $120,000 to $130,000 depending on experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

The Planning Department does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited. For ADA inquiries, contact Randi Semrick, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (615) 862-7230 or e-mail her at randi.semrick@nashville.gov. For Title VI inquiries, contact Human Relations at (615) 880-3370. For all employment-related inquiries, contact Human Resources at (615) 862-6640.