Project Manager - Engineer Principal

This position is located at the Headquarters in Rochester or Owatonna and offers a hybrid work schedule or in-office work. The incumbent will arrange telework with their supervisor and may be required to work in the office as determined by policy.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide project management and direction from inception to completion of both internal and consultant projects, including Alternative Delivery and other complex projects. You will serve as the primary contact, alongside the Project Management Administrative Engineer and Assistant District Engineer, for other public agencies, special interest groups, and the public regarding project activities. The role involves establishing long-term relationships with local units of government and stakeholders, providing leadership to technical project teams, and ensuring projects meet MnDOT strategy, commitments, and goals while complying with state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion, including Alternative Delivery and complex projects.
• Serve as the primary contact for public agencies, special interest groups, and the public regarding project activities.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with local units of government and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to internal and consultant technical project teams.
• Ensure projects align with MnDOT strategy, commitments, and goals.
• Ensure compliance with MnDOT, state, and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

• Licensure as a professional engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided prior to starting employment.
• Three years of post-registration engineering experience at the Engineer Senior level (or equivalent) in all phases of program delivery, including scoping, pre-design, and final design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous project management experience and advanced knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, techniques, and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of contract administration.
• Advanced knowledge of critical path scheduling theory and applications, and scheduling software such as Artemis Project View (APV) or Primavera P6.
• Advanced knowledge of conflict management, negotiating, and consensus-building principles and practices.
• Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures, and state/federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of local, regional, and state units of government in transportation-related areas.

Additional Requirements

• All candidates must pass a background investigation prior to employment, which may include SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Education/License Verification, and Driver’s License Check.

Pay

$42.16 - $64.20 hourly; $88,030 - $134,049 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position.
• Day shift, Monday through Friday.
• No travel required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF, and diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks of paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after at least three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service.