Project Manager

Salary : $93,631.13 - $128,085.16 Annually

Location : Minneapolis, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-00026

Department : Public Works - Traffic & Parking Services

Division : PW Traffic & Parking Services

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : CPE

Position Description

Provide project management on a variety of major construction projects related to the parking system within the City. The parking system consists of Parking Ramps, Skyways, Surface Lots and the Impound Lot.

Work Location : This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and act as a liaison on City construction project activities with consultants, contractors and appropriate City Departments.
• Manage the design, engineering and construction process for assigned projects from program development through warranty inspection, including all aspects of professional and trade contract initiation, negotiation, execution, modification payments and closure.
• Act as the City's representative, insuring user input during program development and design, ensuring compliance with the Uniform Building Code, construction documents and accepted standards of workmanship.
• Assist in the public procurement process, i.e., bidding requirements, pre-award, approval and contract execution process.
• Ensure project labor harmony and assist in representing the City on claims and labor issues.
• Assist in negotiation of easement agreements related to construction projects.
• Work with the City Attorney's Office during various phases of projects assigned.
• Obtain construction estimates, and develop and manage project budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of professional service contracts and amendments to contracts.

Working Conditions : Normal office setting with some fieldwork

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, a related field, or equivalent

Minimum Experience :

Five years experience, which has included experience in contract negotiations, general contracting, commercial construction, management and construction site supervision

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Desirable Qualifications Language

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Hmong, Vietnamese and / or Lao.

Desirable Qualifications Cultural competency

Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (CPE) For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit :

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs :

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.

How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

There are currently seven foreign languages that are prevalent in Minneapolis (Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Laotian, Oromo, Vietnamese and Amharic). Please select which of the following languages you are fluent in. (Check all that apply) :

What is your highest level of education that you have successfully completed in Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, Technology Management, or equivalent?

How many years of related experience do you have performing progressively responsible professional project management work?

How many years of experience do you have working with internal / external stakeholders?

How many years of experience do you have communicating and working with diverse communities?

How many years of experience do you have with construction projects?

Required Question

Salary : $93,631 - $128,085