Senior Project Manager

Position Description

The Senior Project Manager is the point of contact for the City's Traffic Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance within the Traffic & Parking Services Division of the Public Works Department. Duties include, managing, directing, and supervising technical staff activities ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements.
Work Location: This position currently works on-site only. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Manage units within the Traffic & Parking Services Division of the Public Works Department, taking responsibility for construction and maintenance management.
• Develop procedures and manage staff to ensure efficient work efforts and quality output.
• Manage, direct, and supervise technical staff engaged in the installation and maintenance of public infrastructure including electrical systems and signing, painting and marking infrastructure within the Public Right-of-Way.
• Negotiate, draft, manage and administer contracts and agreements with consultants, contractors, and external organizations from preparing proposals to negotiating and finalizing contracts and amendments, to achieve goals and protect the City's interest in various projects.
• Supervise and participate in developing proposals, rule revisions, ordinances, and formal documentation for review and approval by elected officials and governing bodies.
• Make policy and funding recommendations to the City Engineer and City Council Committees.
• Maintain working knowledge of City Standards and Specifications.
• Maintain working knowledge of new and existing types of construction methods, equipment, materials, labor techniques and specialty contractors.
• Develop professional relationships with other agencies, private sector and others involved in developing infrastructures.
• Communicate with City Council, residents, and other government agencies. Identify issues and communicate concerns to all interested parties so that appropriate action can be taken. Represent the City in a technical capacity in meetings and on various committees.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to various groups, citizens, elected officials, and staff.

Regular Indoor Office Setting, and some outside field work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Project Management or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

Six years' experience performing duties closely related to those described above.

Equivalency:

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

Licenses/Certifications:

N/A

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