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Working Title: Transportation Bldg Remodel Project Manager

Job Class: Project Team Leader

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90626

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open only to current State employees

+ **Date Posted** : 1/13/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 1/20/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Administration / Admin Operations

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

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **End Date** : 1 year up to 3 years

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This temporary unclassified position exists to provide project management duties related to a major building remodel/renovation project that will impact the Department of Transportation’s approximately 1300 Central Office Transportation Building employees. With limited supervision, the remodel project manager will be the main point of contact for the project and will represent MnDOT’s interests and business needs for the duration of the project, from Design through Move-In to Final Closeout.

The remodel project manager will work collaboratively or individually to: develop and implement a building-wide communication plan to keep staff and leadership informed of milestones, next steps, expectations, impacts, etc.; facilitate outreach to customers and end-users to ensure that those voices are heard; direct the work performed by the project team, made up of State of Minnesota employees and non-state contractors; enlist and assist appropriate resources (internally or externally) to facilitate change management at MnDOT; manage the coordination of remodel work so that business continues uninterrupted and disruptions are minimized.

The remodel project manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the remodel project including working directly with architects, designers, engineers, contractors, MnDOT staff, and other relevant State of Minnesota staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience in the bulleted areas below:

NOTE: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in construction management, construction science, architecture, or engineering substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

+ Experience with workplace strategy, space optimization, and ergonomic design;

+ Experience with project management from planning through remodel closeout;

+ Experience interpreting building codes, ADA compliance, fire/life safety standards, and sustainable design principles (e.g., LEED);

+ Experience managing costs and contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience introducing and managing significant change within an organization.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Drug testing (if needed)

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.