State Prog Admin Prin - Project Manager

Working Title: State Prog Admin Prin - Project Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Minnesota State

• Job : 93914
• Location
  :
  Bloomington
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 04/29/2026
• Closing Date
  : 05/06/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : MN St Colleges & Universities / Normandale CC-MAPE
• Appointment Type
  :
  Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

Under limited supervision, applies project management skills, principles, and knowledge to building design and construction projects, approved Facilities small renovation projects or other engineering and project management activities. Responsibilities extend to providing technical guidance to facilities management and administration teams. This includes the development of preliminary or detailed construction plans, on‑site construction inspections, and other related activities to ensure proper project execution and completion of projects in compliance with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the State of Minnesota, Federal, City, and County policies, procedures, practices, regulations and standards.

This position performs related work as required by the Associate Vice President of Operations.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service‑oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

• Two (2) years of experience in the management of construction projects, building design, or project management. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 12 months of experience; an Associate's degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.
• Basic Auto Cad and Revit experience sufficient to review, update and create simple floor plans and sketches.
• Math skills necessary to compute estimated quantities for basic construction project and for individual or combination of several building systems.
• Understanding of design and construction principles, practices, and methods necessary to prepare cost estimates and to conduct inspection of contractors work and identify improper work methods and material usage.
• Ability to coordinate and direct activities related to one or more engineering or construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• General computer and software skills to use, update, and manipulate Word, Excel, Auto Cad, Revit, data base documents, and utilize project management software information systems.
• Possess and apply skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing in a concise manner.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication and relationship skills and the ability to apply them to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the campus community as well as local and state agencies.
• Ability to navigate difficult terrain and hard to access building spaces such as building construction excavation site or mechanical room penthouse roof.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or closely related field.
• Previous experience as a project manager in higher education projects.
• Knowledge of Minnesota State and Campus policies and procedures applicable to the solicitation and procurement of design and construction services for campus projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• 5 years or more of owners representation experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of the…