Transit Project Manager - City of Rochester, MN - Job Opportunity

Nature of Work
The Transit Project Manager is an advanced-level professional providing administrative, analytical, and management support services in the delivery of transit capital funded projects for the City of Rochester, Rochester Public Transit. The role will direct and coordinate all phases of transit-related projects, collaborate with other city departments and divisions on transit related matters and represent the City positively in relationships with developers, consultants, citizens and other agencies.  The Transit Project Manager performs project development, including scheduling, implementing quality control measures, and ensuring safety standards are met.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: administering budgets, bid process, and contracts associated with assigned projects. Additional responsibilities include supervision of teammates and the management of the procurement process to meet state and federal requirements.

An important component of this position is cultivating positive relations with stakeholders.  A successful candidate will have strong communication skills and proven success of partnership building.

 

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in urban and/or transportation planning, engineering, architecture, public administration, business administration, or related field AND three years of progressively responsible work experience in public transportation development with at least one of those years providing work direction to others.

 

For more information and to apply, visit rochestermn.gov/employment