Project Manager (Engineering) - Limited Term

Project Manager (Engineering) - Limited Term

Salary

$92,267.00 - $135,688.00 Annually

Location

Development Services and Infrastructure Center, 4001 West River Parkway NW, Rochester, MN 55901, MN

Job Type

Limited Term - FT

Job Number

20260065

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/01/2026

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for

Project Manager (Engineering) - Limited Term

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

The Project Manager- Engineering is responsible for oversight of contract administration elements of the Public Works Engineering Divisions Capital Improvement Program. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: managing and coordinating public infrastructure projects and programs within the City in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements; directing the work and assignments of field employees assigned to specific projects; collaborating with other city departments and representing the City positively in relationships with consultants, citizens and other agencies; and completing engineering administrative functions in the management of programs, preparation of budgets, and completion of research/reports.

Work Schedule: The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Limited Term: This position is anticipated to last 24 months, and is contingent upon the availability of allocated funds, as well as favorable performance by the incumbent. When the need for additional staff ends, the position will be eliminated unless the City chooses ongoing continuation. Term will begin on the date of hire.

Pay: The starting salary range for this position is $92,267 to $108,550 with advancement to $135,688.

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

To have your application considered in the first round of reviews, please apply before Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification.

• Manage and coordinate public infrastructure Programs and Projects within the City in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Work with consultants and their representatives on Capital Improvement Program Infrastructure project plans.
• Research, analyze, evaluate and initiate complex Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Provide infrastructure program and project related information to various government agencies and elected officials.
• Develop budgets and schedules for public infrastructure programs and projects
• Provide contract project administration, supervision and management of assigned infrastructure, capital projects.
• Collaborate with other city departments and divisions on infrastructure related matters and represent the City positively in relationships with consultants, citizens and other agencies.
• Provide public service notifications and updates and respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for information regarding assigned Capital Improvement Program infrastructure projects.
• Assist and coordinate with city staff offices and agencies on contracts, claims, and other infrastructure related matters.
• Represent the City regarding infrastructure issues and act as an Engineering Division liaison with other governmental agencies.
• Make presentations of complex and technical information to City Council, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations.
• Relay information on important developments to department managerial and technical employees.
• Confer with owners of property on requests for information on private property improvements and/or city infrastructure improvements.
• Complete engineering administrative functions in the management of programs, preparation of budgets, and completion of research/reports.
• Manage assigned Capital Improvement Program Infrastructure projects.
• Manage the operation, maintenance and updating of infrastructure related files, maps and plans.
• Provide detailed technical support, research analysis, cost estimates, engineering reports and professional recommendations regarding municipal engineering infrastructure issues.
• Manage the operation and updating of the Geographic Information System, Permit System, Data Base System, Mapping, Project Schedules and Section Budget.
• Develop budgets and schedules for Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Provide recommendations relating to project schedules and priorities.
• Oversee project procurement management including Best Value, Design-build, competitive bid, and other procurement methods.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

An Associates degree in Construction or Contract Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and seven years of progressively responsible employment experience in municipal engineering practices and principles.

An equivalent combination of education, certification and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid drivers license

Desirable Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Construction or Contract Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or related field.

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) designation from the state of Minnesota

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: sitting, walking, reaching, handling, fine dexterity

Occasional demands: standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include sight, hearing, touch and smell

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)

Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)

Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals

Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)

Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)

Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)

Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

As a City of Rochester teammate, we believe you are the most important resource for the delivery of high-quality services to our community. The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

The City provides certain core benefits that are at no cost to the employee, such as Base Life and AD&D Insurance and access to an employee assistance program. We also offer voluntary benefits which include medical, vision, and dental, a flexible spending account, long term and short team disability, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Benefit summaries outline the Citys benefit offerings for our various collective bargaining agreements.

Click on the link below that takes you to the webpage where these are found.

https://www.rochestermn.gov/council-administration/careers/benefits/#BenefitsSummaries

01

By completing your application and supplemental questions you are attesting all information is true, accurate, and verifies your relevant education and experience. Your submitted materials will be used to determine your employment eligibility.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your preferred name?

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Less than 2 years post-secondary training
• Completion of a 2 year program or degree
• Completion of a 4 year program or degree
• Completion of a Masters degree or higher
• None of the above

06

Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Civil Engineering
• Engineering
• A field of study closely related to the above
• My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
• N/A - I do not have a degree

07

Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience in municipal engineering practices and principles?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• More than 2 year, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 7
• More than 7, but less than 8
• More than 8, but less than 9
• More than 9, but less than 10
• 10 or more years

08

Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment experience managing engineering projects?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 5
• More than 5 years, but less than 10
• More than 10 years, but less than 15
• 15 or more years

09

Which of the following certifications do you possess? (select all that apply)

• Professional Engineer with the State of Minnesota
• Professional Engineer in a state other than Minnesota
• Construction Management Certification
• Project Management Certification
• I do not possess any of the above certifications

10

Please indicate any coursework you have completed and/or certifications that you currently possess: (check all that apply)

• Erosion Control Construction Site Management
• Grading and Base Tester (Formerly known as Grading and Base 1)
• Grading and Base Inspector (Formerly known as Grading and Base 2)
• Concrete Field Tester (Formerly known as Concrete Field 1)
• Concrete Field Inspector (Formerly known as Concrete Field 2)
• Bituminous Street Inspector (Formerly known as Bituminous Street)
• Aggregate Production Tester (Formerly known as Aggregate Production)
• Bridge Construction
• OSHA trench safety - "Competent Person Training"
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• Construction Contract Claims Avoidance and Mitigation
• Coursework in municipal utility inspection
• Minnesota "Pipe Layer Card"
• None of the above

11

Relative to civil or municipal engineering project management, please describe one project you worked on in the last 5 years and describe your responsibility. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" in the space below.

12

Please indicate the areas of Project Management that you are PROFICIENT in: (select all that apply)

• Labor Compliance Standards
• EEO Goals
• Best Value contracting
• Design Build contracting
• Design, Bid, Build contracting
• Federal Aid project administration
• Municipal State Aid project administration

13

Please indicate the current versions of software that you are PROFICIENT in using: (select all that apply)

• RTVision OneOffice
• Construction Management software
• AutoCAD (Civil 3D) or Microstation
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS
• Microsoft Office Word
• JDE
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• None of the above

14

Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

15

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, drivers license record and a criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Rochester

Address 201 4th Street SE

Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone (507) 328-2555

Website https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment