NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Engineer / Project Coordinator (multiple levels available)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $157K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Metropolitan Council, which serves the Twin Cities metropolitan area by providing regional transportation and infrastructure services. The Engineer / Project Coordinator role involves overseeing capital improvement projects, managing budgets, and coordinating with various departments and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assist staff in the planning, design, construction and implementation of capital improvement projects
Contributes as a project team member on assignments that vary in size and complexity and may work on several assignments concurrently
Manages the development of bus support facilities projects including expansion or updates to work areas for internal departments, control center improvements, bus garage modifications, and other projects to keep facilities in a state of good repair
Leads coordination efforts with other Metro Transit departments to identify project goals, project budget, timelines for project completion
Contributes as project team member on large, complex projects
Assists in the development of project budgets and schedules; monitor costs and progress; anticipates potential problem areas; identifies and implements measures to keep the projects within budget and on schedule
Coordinates the project with external entities and stakeholders who may be affected by the project or program (Units of Government, the public, private parties and regulatory bodies)
Assists in the development of scope of services and other non-standard provisions of requests for proposals and consultant contracts
Participates in contract negotiations and the evaluation of proposals
Monitors the work of consulting engineers for conformance with contract requirements and administers those contacts
May serves as project manager for RFP or IFB processes on various service and construction contracts working with the Purchasing and Finance Departments
Advises the Council's Authorized Representative relative to design and costs issues during construction phase of various projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam within six months of hire
2 years of related experience as an Engineer
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Planning or related field
3 years of experience in engineering, architecture, planning or related field
BA/BS degree in urban or transportation planning or related field
4 years experience in transit or administration management, research, planning, statistics or engineering
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Construction Technology, Planning or related field
At least 5 years of project management experience on large and complex capital projects as a Registered Architect or Certified Project Manager Professional
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota or a state with reciprocity
Knowledge and skills in project management: including developing effective project teams, problem solving, scheduling, budgeting, presenting reports, cost estimating and contract administration
Knowledge of engineering theories and principles of design and construction
Knowledge of Microsoft software and project tracking software packages
Skilled at communicating well orally, in writing and interpersonally
Skilled in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports
Preferred
Experience in the design and construction of one or more of the following: Operations and heavy vehicle maintenance facilities, control center and police buildings, knowledge of building systems and transit facilities
Experience in project management and coordination of multiple design disciplines
Experience and technical knowledge in the preparation of plans and specifications
Experience in leading and facilitating meetings with very complex and detailed materials
Demonstrated ability to promote and support an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees
Benefits
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
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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