Working Title: I-494 Design Build Phase II Construction Manager - Engineer Administrative Manager
Job Class: Engineer Administrative Management
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 94577
Location : Bloomington
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/02/2026
Closing Date : 06/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : Metro / Design Build 494
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $49.18 - $70.52 / hourly; $102,687 - $147,245 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
End Date : Approximately July 2029 (up to 3 years)
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 provides engineering leadership and executive management for the Corridors of Commerce I-494 Design-Build Project Phase II. This position is responsible for directing and allocating resources to ensure successful delivery of the project in a manner that meets the needs of customers and stakeholders. The position also participates as a member of the Metro Management Team, contributing to districtwide policy direction, operational decision-making, and strategic management to ensure high-quality customer service.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as the Project Director for the Corridors of Commerce Design-Build I-494 Project Phase II.
Lead the development and procurement process for the I-494 Phase II Project, including oversight of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process and development and verification of Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements.
Oversee and administer the Design-Build Contract, Verification Contract, and the Public Information and Engagement Contract to ensure that district and state objectives are met.
Develop and manage all project-related communications, including coordination with district staff and direction of the Public Information and Engagement Contract.
Provide management, engineering, and administrative oversight of Metro District Construction Projects and Materials Engineering during the absence of the Metro District Construction Director, ensuring continuity of operations, policy implementation, and efficient delivery of services.
The location of this position is the I-494 project office in Bloomington, Minnesota. The incumbent will have flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid of in office and teleworking. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to complete a telework arrangement with their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil) with the MN Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, and Landscape Architecture AND
Five years professional engineering experience (post registration) of which at least three years are at the Engineer Principal level or higher.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you must address your experience in the areas below in a cover letter and attach it with your resume to the online application. Your application will not be considered without this additional information.
Leadership and Management: Leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage a major construction project and contribute to agency initiatives, develop and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and lead and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects.
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of road construction and maintenance concepts, techniques, operations, methods, materials and equipment and federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and codes as they relate to transportation system construction, maintenance and operations.
Fiscal and Human Resources Management: Experience managing fiscal and human resources for a multi-disciplined section including managing large, complex budgets and allocating resources, and supervising staff (hiring, assigning, and evaluating work, promoting, disciplining, and training).
Communication/Human Relations: Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders; engage diverse groups of people (backgrounds, interests, and abilities); build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners; and a high level of negotiation and conflict management skills.
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver's License Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
