Project Manager & Senior Project Manager; Transportation

Position: Project Manager & Senior Project Manager (Transportation)
Location: Saint Paul

Posting Type:
Open-competitive

Department:
Transportation

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Western Service Center, Apple Valley

Union:
None

Posting Close Date:
This position will remain open until the ideal candidate is identified.  The first review of application will occur on Friday, February 13th.

Full Salary Range:
The position level at which the offers are extended is based on the candidate's ability to meet the minimum qualifications and relevant years of experience.
* Project Manager $73,515 - $114,868  
* Senior Project Manager $82,337 - $128,651
* What You'll Do

The Dakota County Transportation Department is currently seeking candidates to fill a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager position in the Project Management unit. Project Managers at Dakota County communicate and act as the project spokesperson to internal staff, external stakeholders, partner agencies, and the County Board on issues related to the project including design, right of way, environmental approvals, and public engagement.

Incumbent must balance project needs, scope, time, cost, risk, and quality while maintaining a positive project environment to lead and manage diverse customer and stakeholder expectations. Incumbent represents County interests in plans and projects for Trunk Highway, transit and multi-modal planning and operations led by state, regional, and local agencies. Provides general work direction, assists in project planning, budget preparation, work plan development, and project monitoring throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. We strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values:
Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Current Dakota County employees are eligible for a $500 referral bonus for this position. To be considered employees must submit the referral form prior to the close date of the posting. Staff can find the referral form online and under policy 3101.

The minimum qualifications listed below are written at the Project Manager level. You must meet these minimum requirements in order to continue in the recruitment and selection process.

* Bachelor's Degree AND 1 year of Transportation project management work experience.

OR

* Associates degree and 3 years of Transportation project management work experience.

OR

* An equivalent combination of education and direct Transportation project management work experience to equal or exceed 5 years.

AND

* Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION BEYOND

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Direct work experience related to: project management, multi-modal, transportation planning, or transportation design.

* An advanced degree in related fields is desirable.

* A degree in civil engineering with potential to obtain professional licensure

Minimum qualifications and duties vary based on position level; the full descriptions and salary ranges for each position are listed under the links below. Responses to the supplemental questions and a complete application will assist the department in accurately rating, selecting, and hiring candidates. It will be at the discretion of the Project Management Supervisor at which level the position is filled.

to view the Project Manager position description.

to view the Senior Project Manager position description.

Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Project Manager position in both units. These do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. To see the Senior Project Manager duties and responsibilities view the position description linked above.

1. Represents the County during the study phase, preliminary design or final design process for construction projects by reviewing proposed layouts, plans and specifications.

2. Manage consultant design progress and professional service expenditures and regularly reviews design elements and budget compliance.

3. Coordinate internal review of studies and plans by transportation functional areas, collate review comments and participate in the value engineering, cost estimating and cost adjustment process.

4. Negotiates and in timely manner processes requests for change orders or contract amendments for professional design services.

5. Coordinates with local, regional, State, and Federal agencies and utility companies to obtain required approvals, permits, and agreements.

6. Facilitate environmental studies and documentation in accordance with accepted…