Project Manager, Technical Services

Project Manager, Technical Services

Salary

$101,004.80 - $163,841.60 Annually

Location

Regional Maintenance Facility (RMF) - Eagan, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00220

Division

Environmental Services

Department

WW P&CD Interceptor Engineerin

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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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.

The Wastewater Plant and Capital Delivery Unit, with the ES Division, has three (3) vacancies for a Technical Project Manager.

The Environmental Services (ES) Division has three (3) vacancies for a Project Manager, Technical Services (Project Manager), in the Interceptor Engineering group of the Capital Design and Delivery department.

About the Interceptor System:

The interceptor system is the sanitary sewer network of pipes, mains, and tunnels that intercept wastewater flow when it leaves one city and is conveyed through other cities enroute to one of the 9 wastewater reclamation/treatment facilities in the 7-County Metropolitan area. The interceptor system consists of 634 miles of gravity mains, force mains, and siphons; 231 billing and performance meters; and 60 lift stations. The interceptor system serves 2.8 million people from 111 communities.

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

The Interceptor Engineering group is responsible for the planning and design of capital projects to preserve, improve, and expand the interceptor system to meet our customer service goals. In addition, the Interceptor Engineering department supports the Construction Services group during capital project construction.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing capital program delivery associated with a specific subregional area and assists in the development of that program. The subregional groups for Interceptor Engineering include Minneapolis/St. Paul, North Area, West Area, and South Area. The current position openings are for the North Area, West Area, and South Area programs. The Project Manager will be responsible for the subregional capital projects while serving as project manager for the most technically challenging and/or complex projects. The Project Manager is responsible for technical review ensuring current standards and best practices are incorporated in all department work products. The Project Manager is also responsible for technical advising and mentoring of less experienced staff.

After an initial period of on-site work, this position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidates permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Note: Although the full salary range is displayed, the hiring salary will be determined based on the final candidates qualifications, the Councils internal pay structures, and our total compensation package for the position.

What you would do in this job

• Lead, manage and deliver technically challenging interceptor system capital projects to ensure reliable service.
• Perform the duties similar to a Principal Engineer in the delivery of capital projects including reviewing facility evaluations and condition assessments, preparing written plans, managing project budgets and expenditures, approving invoices, preparing schedules, tracking approvals, preparing work scopes, developing technical solutions, reviewing work products, coordinating internal and external stakeholder input, managing project communications, preparing proposed contract changes, and tracking construction milestones including commissioning and project closeout.
• Prepare and deliver presentations in a public setting or before a governmental board or council.
• Ensure that all project designs are thoroughly vetted and accepted by maintenance and operations staff throughout the major project milestones.
• Ensure that design standards and best practices or standards of care are incorporated into all capital projects.
• Provide input for new and revised design standards.
• Ensure that department capital projects provide a regional benefit and meet ES Customer Level of Service goals.
• Ensure that facility evaluations and condition assessments are completed and system needs and deficiencies are prioritized for the creation of new capital projects.
• Prepare project proposals and costs for incorporating into the Capital Plan.
• Provide technical review of work products and advise department staff.
• Mentor new and less experienced engineers.
• Complete related duties as assigned.

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

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

Any of the following combinations of experience in the design and construction of large wastewater collection and treatment facilities and completed education (degree field of study in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or closely related field):

• Bachelors degree AND six (6) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota
• Masters degree or higher AND four (4) years of experience, including a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota

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

• Progressive experience in engineering evaluations, plans, and design reviews.
• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.
• Experience with engineering principles and construction practices for wastewater collection and treatment.
• Experience in project and program management principles and practices.
• Experience in wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance practices.
• Experience in conducting financial analysis and risk analysis sufficient to guide and make decisions.
• Experience presenting at public hearings and governmental board meetings or public audiences and council bodies
• Demonstrated skills sufficient to build trust, develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
• Experience leading and guiding interdisciplinary teams to successful project completion.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Experience in commissioning facilities.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six (6) months of the job:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices for wastewater collection and treatment.
• Knowledge of project and program management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the capital program design guides, standards, and work instructions related to the Capital Program.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and risk analysis sufficient to guide and make decisions.
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, contractors, and staff.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build trust, develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and guide interdisciplinary teams to successful project completion.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to make sound, timely, risk-based decisions with limited information.

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade J

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Full Salary Range: $48.56 -$78.77 hourly/ $101,005 - $163,842 Annually

What your work environment would be:

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting and at various project sites throughout the region. Periodic construction or project site visits will be required.

The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

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.

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 youre 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 HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

We believe our employees are a key to our agencys 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 that your application shows all relevant education and experience you 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 and/or cover letter 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.

• Yes
• No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• X (formerly known as 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 employees first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

04

Please select the option that reflects your education:

• Bachelors degree in chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Masters degree or higher in chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• Bachelors degree or higher in a field of study other than the ones indicated.
• None of the above.

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For the question above, if you selected that you have a degree, what is your degree in? If this does not apply to you, write N/A. Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

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Select the years of professional experience that you have experience in a project manager role.

• Four (4) years but less than six (6) years of experience.
• Six (6) years but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience.

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Please select the option that best describes your professional work experience in the field of wastewater/water conveyance.

• Less than four (4) years of experience.
• Four (4) years but less than six (6) years of experience.
• Six (6) years but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Fifteen (15) years or more of experience.

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Select the largest project for which you have experience managing engineering work on a large multi-disciplinary capital project?

• Under $2 Million
• $2 to $5 Million
• $5 to $15 Million
• Greater than $15 Million
• None of the above

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Do you have a Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota

• Yes
• No

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Provide one example of a presentation that you delivered as part of a public meeting, public hearing, or to governmental board or council. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

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Provide one example of a facility plan or alternatives analysis that you prepared. Clarify how financial and risk analysis was used in this assessment. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

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Describe your experience in commissioning facilities. Note the complexity or scale of the commissioning efforts and what role you played. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

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Describe your experiences working with maintenance staff or operators in the development of engineering designs. Note the outcomes of this work. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

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The Metropolitan Council values a workplace that is as diverse as the people we serve. Please describe your experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environment. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A." Responses that state "See Resume" will not receive credit.

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The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:

• I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.

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Employer Metropolitan Council

Address 390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website https://metrocouncil.org