City of Minneapolis · 4 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $138K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and manage the city's projects. The role involves establishing processes for project scope management, coordinating risk management activities, and overseeing financial operations while ensuring compliance with city and state regulations.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop procedures and manage staff to ensure efficient work efforts and quality output
Coordinate Risk Management activities, monitor project contingency, review and approve all changes, and ensure compliance with city and state retention requirements for program-related documents
Oversee professional contracts, from preparing proposals to negotiating and finalizing contracts and amendments. Review all invoices before payment
Prepare and deliver presentations to various groups, citizens, elected officials, and staff. Act as a liaison for project/program activities
Manage the project budget, ensuring appropriate allocation, monitoring expenditures, and preparing periodic reports. Develop and administer budgets and contracts
Supervise and participate in developing proposals, rule revisions, ordinances, and formal documentation for review and approval by elected officials and governing bodies
Oversee financial operations, initiate/participate in actions for core financial processes, and administer long-term financial plans and multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets
Provide staff supervision to ensure the quality and efficiency of work efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Planning, and Nonprofit Management
Six to ten years of related experience, including three years of project management or supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered
Considerable knowledge of governmental regulations, policies, and procedures
Strong knowledge of modern supervisory techniques with the ability to delegate tasks and assignments
Strong knowledge of budgeting, contract law, and managerial accounting
Good project management skills, including budgeting and evaluating financing alternatives
Strong interpersonal and public relations skills
Ability to communicate complex issues effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the skill to make presentations
Strong research and analytical skills
Leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and activities
Experience and skill in strategic and tactical planning
Ability to recruit competent personnel, train them effectively, and supervise personnel for efficient performance and high morale
Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, success factors, tools, and techniques
Knowledge of computer software and information systems used to facilitate program management
Ability to develop long-range plans and implement innovative processes and procedures to achieve goals
Company
City of Minneapolis
City of Minneapolis is a government body that dispenses environmental, economic, workforce development, civic, and administrative functions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.41MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.41M
Leadership Team
Laura Mellem
Deputy COO - Communications and Engagement
Brianna B.
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-08-29
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