Project Manager - Engineer Senior or Engineer 2 Graduate

About the role

This position exists to provide project management responsibilities for projects or tasks ranging from Minor Projects to Moderate Projects for the Metropolitan District. The responsibilities of this position include the management of the quality of the products produced, organization of a project management team and providing leadership for the team to ensure the completion of the products or tasks, managing the communications specific to the project or task; including both internal communications and external communications, managing the risk associated with each project and coordination with the project team to minimize risk and/or manage the risk, management of the scope of the project and the process to change the scope, manage the process to resolve disputes, and manage the financial aspects of the projects or tasks. This position will be responsible for multiple projects at one time.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality of products produced
• Organize a project management team and provide leadership to ensure completion of products or tasks
• Manage internal and external communications specific to the project or task
• Manage risk associated with each project and coordinate with the project team to minimize and/or manage risk
• Manage project scope and the process to change scope
• Manage the process to resolve disputes
• Manage financial aspects of projects or tasks
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Senior:

• Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through Comity (Reciprocity). If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Pre-design, Final Design, Planning, Traffic, State Aid and Construction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities.
• Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation.

Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university AND two years post-graduation civil engineering work.
• OR A Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent AND one year post-graduation civil engineering work.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

For both levels:

• Human Relations skills that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, presentations and answer project specific and policy questions and to write letters and other documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation project management engineering experience
• Experience managing consultant contracts
• Experience negotiating agreements with local officials including but not limited to cost participation/funding and Memorandums of Understanding

Location and Schedule

This position is located at Waters Edge Building in Roseville. The incumbent may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. Work Shift: Day Shift, Monday - Friday. Travel required: No.

Pay

Engineer 2 Graduate: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually

Engineer Senior: $39.06 - $57.47 / hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / annually

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: a voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance, including mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Additional Requirements

All candidates must successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of: Sema 4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employee Reference Check, Education/License Verification, and Driver's License Verification.

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