Project Manager - Engineering Specialist Senior

Project Manager

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Department

Location: Rochester

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-MGEC

Division/Unit: District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Project Management

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $34.96 - $51.50 / hourly; $72,996 - $107,532 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

Last Incumbent: Tom Rhoads

Supervisor Name: Jai Kalsy

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the start of employment. This position is located in Rochester and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This position will provide inception to completion project management over a range of several minor, moderate, and major scale active projects so that the stated goals and intent of each project is followed throughout the scoping, project development, design, and construction phases. Responsibilities include:

• Provide project management direction from inception to completion of a variety of transportation projects.
• To be the primary contact in concert with the Project Management Principal Engineer and Project Management Administrative Engineer for other public agencies, special interest groups and the public regarding road project activities.
• Establish effective long-term relationships with local units of government.
• Provide overall direction and leadership to technical project teams in the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the management of project activities for minor, moderate and major scale road projects to meet the project requirements.
• Ensure consistency with MnDOT strategy, commitments and goals; and to ensure proper program execution and compliance with MnDOT, state and federal procedures, practices, regulations, and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:

• Working knowledge of at least two of the following transportation related disciplines including, but not limited to: design, surveys, hydraulics, planning, project management, materials, right of way and/or construction.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, project management techniques, and methods.
• Project management and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling software experience such as Artemis Project View (APV) or Primavera P6.
• Experience with coordinating and directing the aspect of engineering design projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with all phases of project development and program delivery including planning, scoping, pre-design, final design, and construction.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of conflict management, effective negotiations, and consensus building.

Knowledge of contract administration and contracting procedures with the ability to write and interpret contract specifications.

Knowledge of MnDOT policies, procedures, TPDP, ADA requirements, Geometric Design Standards, MnDOT Specifications, Sample Plans, and State and Federal statute and regulatory requirements.

Must possess a valid Class D Driver's License or an equivalent license from another state.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.