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Regional Solicitation Manager

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Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00176

Division

Metropolitan Transportation Services

Department

UPWP Projects

Opening Date

07/28/2025

Closing Date

8/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

After a period of on-site onboarding, this position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement (combining remote and on-site work). Occasional travel is expected between primary Council work sites in the Twin Cities metro area and visits to local government partners, agencies, and other organizational partners as needed. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 20 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metropolitan Transportation Servicesconducts planning for the regional transportation system that includes highways, transit, aviation, freight, and bicycle and pedestrian connections. The Metropolitan Council is the region’s federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

TheManager-Regional Solicitationleads the selection of $125 million per year of federal transportation projects through the Regional Solicitation process, as well as the $20 million per year of regional sales tax active transportation projects. This position also facilitates the Transportation Advisory Board and technical committee processes. The manager leads a team within the Metropolitan Transportation Services Transportation Planning department that manages the Regional Solicitation. This position also facilitates the discussion and approval of other core MPO products, such as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as the Council’s committees review them.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE

$60.10 - $70.17 Hourly

$125,000 - $145,953 Annually

Note: There are currently two manager positions, and qualified applicants are invited to apply for both positions if interested.

What you would do in this job

Lead the implementation of the team’s work program, including creating identified products, managing consultant-led projects, and delegating and overseeing work to staff within the team.

+ Create a multiyear work program for the team and coordinate it with work across the MTS Planning department.

+ Delegate work program projects to staff and provide direction on project expectations.

+ Manage consultant-led projects by creating work scopes, providing direction to consultants, coordinating reviews by internal and external partners, and managing administrative requirements (e.g., finance, procurement).

+ Update relevant senior management, staff, and partners on work program status, including presentations to policy boards, technical committees, and working groups.

+ Proactively identify and recommend new work projects to senior management through discussions with staff and partners.

Manage a team of planners and an intern, including workload, oversight, and direction of the work of direct reports.

+ Identify projects for the team and manage the workload across the team.

+ Provide staff supervision, direction, and oversight to team members, assisting in the implementation of the team’s work. Coach employees on strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities.

+ Track projects external to the team to identify opportunities for team members to engage in outside work that may impact their work or require coordination.

+ Develop a team structure, meetings, and human resources needs for the team, and communicate the needs to leadership.

+ Review team deliverables and provide feedback to ensure consistent application of Council policies, plans, and procedures across the team’s work.

Manage the Regional Solicitation process.

+ Lead efforts related to the Regional Solicitation ($125 million per year).

+ Direct the project selection for the Active Transportation Regional Sales Tax funds ($20 million per year).

+ Lead development of changes to scoring criteria and measures, as well as scoring committees.

+ Direct the development of funding options for TAB and the Council.

Lead planning and policy work related to the committee processes.

+ Review business items and present policy discussions to policy and technical groups, including the Council, Transportation Advisory Board, Technical Advisory Committee, and external stakeholders.

+ Lead policy discussions and create and refine policy content related to products such as TAB’s policies.

+ Oversee policy implementation through processes such as the Regional Solicitation project evaluation and scoring.

+ Lead monthly meetings with Council-appointed TAB members to discuss upcoming items and Council perspectives.

+ Serve as the voting member or alternate on the TAC Funding & Programming Committee.

Oversee the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

+ Lead staff in the development of the annual TIP, which is one of the primary federally required products for MTS-Planning and includes over $6 billion of transportation projects.

+ Oversee the public review and response to public comments on the TIP.

+ Lead staff on the TIP amendment and modifications throughout the year.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of experience in transportation planning, programming, and policy development, and completed education in geography, urban planning, engineering, public policy, or related field:

+ · Bachelor's degree or higher with six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of project management or supervisory experience.

+ Associate degree with eight (8) years of experience, including three (3) years of project management or supervisory experience.

+ High school diploma/GED with ten (10) years of experience, including three (3) years of project management or supervisory experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Skills in transportation planning, programming, and policy development.

+ Experience in financial planning for transportation projects, including major influential factors and budgeting processes.

+ Ability to translate technical planning tools to project implementation.

+ Experience in local government transportation implementation, including processes, engineering considerations, and local government structures.

+ Knowledge of federal and state environmental review processes with emphasis on transportation projects.

+ Experience in Metropolitan Planning Organizations, including federal requirements, roles, and responsibilities.

+ Experience in transportation engineering basics, including traffic engineering and design considerations.

+ Skills in work plan development, management, and consultant project management.

+ Skills in building and leading a team of professionals able to translate Council priorities into constructive collaboration with partner agencies and stakeholders.

+ Ability to effectively present information to senior management, public groups, Council members, and other policymakers. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, internal and external partners, from technical experts to policymakers.

+ Ability to manage complex, diverse, and politically volatile policy development projects sensitively and responsively so that Council goals are achieved.

+ Ability to manage a team of professionals and provide mentoring, coaching, and delegation of activities.

+ · Experience with transportation funding sources and programs at the local, regional, state, and federal levels.

+ Experience leading policy discussions with a wide set of stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of transportation planning and applicable governing state statutes.

+ Knowledge of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, including federal requirements, roles, and responsibilities.

+ Knowledge of transportation funding.

+ Knowledge of transportation plan development processes, including the development and revision of planning frameworks and policies.

+ Knowledge of financial planning for transportation projects, including major influential factors and budgeting processes.

+ Knowledge of management best practices and trends.

+ Knowledge of stakeholders and public outreach techniques.

+ Skilled in work plan development and management, and consultant project management.

+ Skilled in policy analysis and in developing, explaining, and implementing policy concepts and stakeholder involvement and facilitation.

+ Skilled in building and leading a team of professionals able to translate Council priorities into constructive collaboration with partner agencies and stakeholders.

+ Skilled in transportation engineering basics, including traffic engineering and design considerations.

+ Skilled in workload management tools for tracking project timelines across multiple projects and staff.

+ Ability to effectively present information to senior management, public groups, Council members, and other policymakers.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, internal and external partners, from technical experts to policymakers.

+ Ability to manage complex, diverse, and politically volatile policy development projects sensitively and responsively so that Council goals are achieved.

+ Ability to present information in a clear, concise manner and receive, process, and incorporate feedback from multiple perspectives, often weighing competing feedback.

+ Ability to manage a team of professionals and provide mentoring, coaching, and delegation of activities.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union/Grade: MANA/Grade J

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check, which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected] .

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

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Select the option that best indicates your education and experience level

+ Bachelor's degree or higher in geography, urban planning, engineering, public policy or related field with six (6) years of experience in transportation planning, programming, and policy development.

+ Associate degree in geography, urban planning, engineering, public policy or related field with eight (8) years of experience in transportation planning, programming, and policy development.

+ High school diploma/GED with ten (10) years of experience in transportation planning, programming, and policy development.

+ Some education in geography, urban planning, engineering, public policy or related field AND/OR some experience in in transportation planning, programming, and policy development, but less than the options above

+ None of the above

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Do you have three (3) years of project management or supervisory experience?

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+ No

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Describe your experience in a project management or supervisory role. Specify your experience in work program management and work team management, including managing the work of other staff and/or professional consultants.

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Describe your experience in working with the implementation of various transportation funding programs, including at the local, regional, state, and/or federal level.

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Describe your experience in leading policy discussions with a wide variety of stakeholders, including your specific role and organization.

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Describe your experience working with or for a Metropolitan Planning Organization. Please specify your role(s) and highlight any unique training or certifications. If you do not have this experience, indicate 'N/A.'

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Describe your experience communicating complex topics to non-technical audiences and/or decision-makers. Please specify your role(s) and highlight any specific examples where you were in a lead role. If you do not have this experience, indicate 'N/A.'

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Describe one or two specific experiences working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment. If you do not have this experience, indicate 'N/A.'

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Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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