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Working Title:

State Prog Admin Coordinator - Construction Project Manager

Institution:

Minnesota State System OfficeState Prog Admin Coordinator

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$37.26 - $55.42

Job Description

The Construction project Manager's primary responsibility is to provide project management services for design, construction, and maintenance projects across the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system. Position will collaborate closely with institutions to establish and administer design and construction contracts, establish and administer project budgets, ensuring compliance with design standards and other policy/procedure, provide oversight for all project activities, and perform other related duties as assigned. Some campus travel is required.

Salary Range:

$37.26 - $55.42/hourly ($77,799 - $115,717/annually)

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years' experience in the management of construction projects.

• Experience interpreting and providing feedback on construction drawings, specifications, submittals, project budgets, and pay applications.

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a collaborative manner.

• Comfortable managing projects through ambiguity and uncertainty.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to fulfill all travel requirements, including any requirements of fleet / risk management policies required of system employees when traveling.

• Have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related field.

• Previous experience as a project manager on higher education projects.

• Familiarity with government projects, procurement processes, and relevant statutes.

• Previous experience leading and facilitating community engagement efforts.

• Previous experience on energy efficiency, geothermal, solar, and other sustainability projects.

• Previous experience on complex superfund/brownfield/environmental remediation projects/

• Familiarity with a variety of alternative project delivery methods, such as construction-manager-at-risk and energy savings performance contracting.

Other Requirements

n/a

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 270,000 students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 14,567 dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-14-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

11-26-2025

Close Date:

12-22-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Shane Moore

Posting Contact Email:

shane.moore@minnstate.edu