What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Senior (Trails & Greenways) position at Dakota County, MN?
Salary : $78,981.00 - $123,408.00 Annually
Location : Apple Valley, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 81321.25.001
Department : PARKS ADMINISTRATION - 2450001
Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open competitive
DEPARTMENT : Parks
HOURS : Full-time
FULL SALARY RANGE : $78,981 - $123,408 / year (109 Grade Level)
PREFERRED HIRING RANGE : $78,981 - $98,726 / year
LOCATION : Apple Valley, WSC
UNION : None
CLOSE DATE : This posting will remain open until the position as filled. The first review of applications will occur on Friday, January 17th.
What You'll Do
Senior Project Managers lead and manage the successful delivery of small-scale and large-scale planning, preliminary and final design, and construction projects varying from $100,000 to $20 million plus through the entire project lifecycle. The Senior Project Manager has an expert understanding of all project management approaches to managing complex, multi-phased projects, and the flexibility to lead multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic teams to deliver effective project solutions. 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, budget, right of way, environmental approvals, water resources and public engagement.
Additionally, they provide general work direction, assist in project planning, budget preparation, work plan development and project monitoring for the timely design and construction of Greenway Regional Trail and Parks Capital Improvement projects in accordance with County Greenway standards and Dakota County Parks Vision Plan guidance. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence in 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field AND two years of transportation, trails, or recreational facilities project work experience. Experience must include at least one year of lead transportation project or trail, or multi-modal project work experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience to total seven years. Experience should be directly related to transportation engineering or planning, trails, or recreational facilities project work experience and include at least one year of lead transportation project or multi-modal project work experience.
- Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED EDUCATION BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Authorized County representative for planning, design and construction management activities for assigned major projects up to $30 million.
2. Maintains current knowledge of national, state, regional and County best practices for multi-modal transportation and applies them to County projects where appropriate. Seeks opportunities to improve County parks projects and processes.
3. Provides design review at regular milestones for all projects to ensure projects meet applicable multi-modal and greenway design standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and context sensitivity.
4. Prepares Requests for Proposal, Requests for Qualifications and other selection documents and oversees selection process for design and other consultant firms.
5. Estimates, prepares and justifies project budget requests.
6. Oversees the preparation of detailed project drawings and specifications for procurement through low bid construction projects.
7. Leads value engineering / cost control initiatives for assigned projects.
8. Works independently and in partnership with design, technical experts, and construction professionals.
9. Ensures customer satisfaction at all levels.
10. Reviews completed bid documents prepared by professional consultants for compliance with customer needs, and County design and construction standards.
11. Prepares project related internal and external tracking and cost reports, bid notices, project presentations, requests for Board action, updates and communications with press and the public.
12. Works directly with local code enforcement officials and County legal staff.
13. Researches, develops and implements innovative methods to improve project performance and delivery.
14. Participates in the development of studies and plans related to multi-modal transportation and context sensitive corridors, including greenways, park trails, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
15. Supports preparation of grant funding requests from local, state and federal resources related to applications that involve ADA, multi-modal and greenway emphasis. This includes working with County staff to identify Capital Improvement Program projects that align with future funding applications, assembly of supporting data to support application preparation, and assisting in screening and selection of project grant requests by the County.
16. Assists County Greenway Manager in preparation of plans, specifications, and construction documents.
17. Leads public engagement, presentation development, requests for Board action, and updates and communications with the public for assigned projects and applicable Parks Department programs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : All duties are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
Work Environment
Work environment is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while comfortably seated or standing at a desk or table. Walking and standing will occur in the course of a normal workday in connection with attendance at meetings and conferences, or while attending field visits. Items carried typically are light objects such as work bag, notebooks, and laptop or tablet. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines, GIS software, plotters, database software, and presentation audio / visual equipment. Required travel to visit local project sites and meetings at other Dakota County facilities and with agency and city project stakeholders
Location & Schedule
This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.).
Benefits
Selection Process
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and / or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.
Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
Do you have a completed degree directly related to Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Planning, or Construction Management?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Identify your years of full-time transportation, trails or recreational facilities project work experience.
Identify your years of lead transportation, multi-modal project, or trail project work experience.
Do you have one or more years of work experience in the following areas? Select all that are applicable.
Do you have an AICP certificate and / or AESLAGID license?
Do you have formal project management training?
Do you have experience presenting to a County Boards, City Councils, or public forums?
Do you have experience coordinating and / or leading public forums / citizen advisory meetings?
The full salary range for this position is $78,981 - $123,408 and preferred hiring range is $78,981 - $98,726 annually. The amount that is offered is depended on the candidate's overall skills, education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the County's benefits package.
Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary you'd accept if selected for the position?
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Salary : $78,981 - $123,408
