Construction Project Operations Manager

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* Working Title:

Construction Project Operations Manager*
* ** Job Class:
Construction Projects Operations Manager*
* ** Agency:
Administration Dept*
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** Job ** : 98070

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 11/04/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/24/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Administration Dept / Administration-Managerial

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** Division/Unit** :
Real Estate & Construction Svs

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - up to 25%

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** Salary Range:**  $50.04 - $71.75 / hourly; $104,483 - $149,814 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 posting will be to fill two (2) vacancies.*
* The Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) division manages over 320 construction projects and 800 property leases annually. To learn more about what we do, click on the links provided:

+ Real Estate ()  **:
** We provide a broad range of pre-planning, acquisition, disposition, leasing, project management, relocation, and space management services to facilitate facility and real estate solutions that help Minnesota state agencies succeed.

+ Construction Services ()  **:
** We serve as the State's owner's representative on construction projects for Minnesota state agencies. The cost and complexity of today's buildings, the importance of time, and the need to deal with unanticipated events and unforeseen conditions all necessitates for an integrated and managed approach to the delivery of facility projects for these agencies.

The Construction Project Operations Manager leads a team of construction project management professionals in the oversight of pre-design, design, construction, renovation, and repairs of State-owned facilities. In this role, you will work across the State enterprise to ensure efficient and effective delivery of construction projects and long-term performance of State building and other improvements, which ranges from 300-400 projects and building design and construction costs that could be up to $400 million in public funds.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance will be required to provide leadership and direction to the team or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy ()  for details.

In addition, traveling of up to 25% will be required to meet with stakeholders, partners, and/or customers at their preferred location(s).

** Minimum Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position.

+ Four (4) years of architectural, engineering, or project management experience in the building construction field.

+ A Master's degree in construction management, construction science, architecture, engineering (construction, mechanical, electrical, or structural), or related field may substitute for 18 months of experience as described.

+ A Bachelor's degree as provided above may substitute for one (1) year of experience as described.

+ An Associate's degree as provided above may substitute for six (6) months of experience as described.

+ Thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements for all phases of a construction project from pre-design, design, bidding and awarding, construction to post-occupancy.

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