Construction Project Manager

• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Education Verification
• License / Certification Verification

Working Title:
Construction Project Manager

Job Class:
Planning Director State

Agency:
Minnesota Zoological Garden

• Job
• Location:
  
  Apple Valley
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/13/2026
• Closing Date: 09/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Operations / Planning, Construction & Exhibits
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
• Job Class Option:
  Project Management
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Administrative
• 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.

This position manages a high volume of smaller‑scale facility repair, renovation, and infrastructure projects across the Minnesota Zoo campus. The role serves as the primary project manager for projects requiring outside contractors but not rising to the scale of major capital construction.

The incumbent receives project handoffs from Zoo trades supervisors when work requires specialized contractors or services not available in‑house. The position is responsible for developing scopes of work, coordinating procurement processes consistent with State of Minnesota requirements, coordinating contractor access, and communicating operational disruptions across the Zoo campus.

Projects managed by this position are typically high‑volume operational projects that generally do not exceed $100,000 in value.

In addition to project delivery, this position will support other campus planning initiatives.

This position supports operations across a large campus environment and requires the employee to travel between multiple buildings and work sites located throughout the campus to perform assigned duties and respond to operational needs. The incumbent must be able to travel between campus locations in a timely and reliable manner to carry out essential job functions. When job duties require the operation of a motor vehicle to access work sites, transport equipment, or respond to service needs, the employee must be able to safely operate a vehicle and possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.

• Small Project Delivery and Contractor Coordination
• Facility Condition Assessments (FCA)
• Support Total Integrated Facilities Management (TIFM)
• Support for Large Capital Projects

• Four (4) years of facility or construction project management experience. A bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a PMP certification or relevant Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
• Experience with managing multiple simultaneous reactive facility projects from initiation through conclusion.
• Knowledge of construction methods, trades, materials, and applicable building codes and standards.
• Verbal and written communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate solutions and prepare and present complex information.
• Experience with project-related software, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and drafting or design applications.
• Current and valid driver's license.

• Professional credentials such as Architecture, Engineering, or certification (e.g., AIA, PE).
• LEED accreditation or demonstrated experience with sustainable design and construction practices.
• Seven (7) years of facility or construction project…