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Senior Project Administrator

Salary

$86,632.00 - $140,608.00 Annually

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2025-00296

Division

Metro Transit

Department

Engineering and Facilities Adm

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

11/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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+ Benefits

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council , the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us 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.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

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

TheSenior Project Administratorprovides financial analysis and budgeting expertise within the Engineering & Construction to assist department management in strategy and decision-making regarding operations, budgeting and capital budget planning. Additionally, this position procures and manages the departments on-call professional service contracts.

Note: This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

+ Coordinates and manages existing budgets, and performs financial analysis and reporting, including engineering capital grants.

+ Tracks compliance and supports development of annual capital and operating budgets.

+ Procures, negotiates and manages on-call professional services contracts consistent with Council policy and budget authority.

+ Leads development of special projects and analysis for Engineering & Construction budget decision-making.

+ Supports invoicing, pay request processing and budgeting for project and construction managers.

+ Administers project funding and construction administration software.

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

Any of the following combinations of progressively responsible experience in public administration, budgeting, or financial analysis in a transportation environment or a related field; and completed education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field:

+ High school diploma/GED with eight (8) years of experience

+ Associate degree with six (6) years of experience

+ Bachelor's degree or higher with four (4) years of experience

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

+ Completion of a college degree program.

+ Understanding of capital funding and budgeting process.

+ Proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

+ Experience contributing to an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis.

+ Skills in detail-orientation.

+ Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

+ Ability to communicate effectively to different stakeholders.

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: Non-Represented / Pay Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

Work is performed in a standard office setting and may require travel between primary work sites to 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 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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+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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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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Did you graduate from college with an Associate's degree or higher?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience managing a capital budget that involved multiple funding sources (e.g., federal, state, local, grants). How did you track compliance and alignment with project goals?

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Please describe a time you were involved with a project or initiative that had to change direction with little notice. In your response, explain what caused the change, how you adapted, how you communicated the change to stakeholders, and what the end result was. If this doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".

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Please describe your experience contributing to an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees. If this experience doesn't apply to you, please type "N/A".

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

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

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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