Project Management Software Administrator

Metropolitan Council; Heywood; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council in Minnesota is seeking a Project Management Software Administrator to bridge business and operations systems, focusing on Trimble Unity Construct and BI reporting. You will design workflows, manage user access, and build reporting to support transit programs.

You will work with SharePoint, data analytics, and budget tracking to optimize department processes. Strong MIS/CS or related degree, plus experience with project management software and BI tools, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with project or construction management software systems (Trimble, Procore, etc.)
• Experience with BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, R Shiny, etc.)
• Knowledge of effective processes, methods, and techniques to analyze and evaluate business operations
• Knowledge of effective project management principles
• Experience in leading and facilitating meetings with complex materials
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint)
• Interest in and enthusiasm for public transit

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain e-Builder/Trimble Unity Construct workflows
• Administer e-Builder user accounts, roles, and permissions
• Develop and maintain training guides, SOPs, and references
• Resolve support requests and track issues for improvements
• Configure projects in e-Builder including templates and fields
• Support budget tracking in cost module and invoices
• Develop data and reporting of performance measures and BI tools

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Meeting facilitation

Public transit interest

Education

MIS/CS degree

Finance/Business degree

Data Science/Economics/Math degree

Master's degree

Tools

Trimble Unity Construct

PowerBI

Tableau

R Shiny

Excel

Visio

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Positions that serve as the bridge between business and operations computer systems and centralized information services.

Project Management Software Administrator (BSA2)

The Engineering and Construction Department is responsible for the design and construction of transit facilities, such as bus and rail stations, bus shelters, park & rides, transit centers, bus garages, rail maintenance facilities, and administrative buildings. The BSA2 will provide support and overall management of Metro Transit’s engineering and construction project management software known as Trimble Unity Construct (formerly eBuilder). Additionally, this position will support other department software, technology, data, analytics, and document/content management.

The range of BSA responsibilities and tasks include (but are not limited to): work closely with end users to plan, design, maintain and launch efficient business financial and operations computer systems that support core organizational functions and business processes. Examples of business and operations computer systems include: Trimble (formerly eBuilder), EnergyCap (utility billing reporting software), TxBase, and internal SharePoint sites.

• Administers and supports department construction management software known as Trimble Unity Construct (formerly eBuilder). Description of duties include:
  • Build and maintain e-Builder process workflows
  • Administer e-Builder user accounts, roles, and permissions including onboarding/offboarding
  • Develop and maintain e-Builder training guides, SOPs, and reference materials
  • Resolve e-Builder support requests; track issues and recommend improvements
  • Configure new projects in e-Builder including templates, modules, and custom fields
  • Support budget tracking in e-Builder's cost module including commitments, and invoices
• Manages content and updates of department SharePoint site which is home to department SOPs, links, forms, important information, etc.
• Develop data and reporting of performance measures to support business needs
• Develops BI reporting tools to support department business needs
• Keeps informed of new technologies and continues to find new ways to integrate innovations and best practices
• Communicates proposed solutions and implementation details of system components to appropriate parties
• Analyzes business processes and procedures to recommend best practices for improving business processes through the use of information systems
• Reads and keeps up to date on business functional areas to understand system requirements
• Performs other related duties

Education and Experience Requirements

Any of the following combinations of progressively responsible experience in management analysis and business systems administration, or related experience in a Business Analyst capacity and closely related experience AND completed education in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Planning, or closely related field.

• High school diploma/GED with seven (7) years of experience
• Associate's degree with five (5) years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with three (3) years of experience
• Master's degree with one (1) year of experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environments
• Experience with project or construction management software systems (Trimble, Procore, etc.)
• Experience with BI tools (PowerBI, Tableau, R Shiny, etc.)
• Knowledge of effective processes, methods, and techniques to analyze and evaluate business operations
• Knowledge of effective project management principles
• Experience in leading and facilitating meetings with complex and detailed materials
• Skilled at an advanced level in word processing, complex spreadsheets, graphics presentations and database management required (Word, Excel, Visio, Access and Power Point)
• Interest in and enthusiasm for public transit

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Within the First Six Months

• Knowledge of the transit operations, facility maintenance, sustainability, electric vehicles and charging, and/or deployment of new technologies.
• Knowledge of utility rate and/or financial modeling, energy modeling, charge management software, or other data analysis related to environmental sustainability
• Knowledge of interdepartmental and council wide processes, procedures and requirements with regard to administrative functions such as budgeting, financing and procurement.

What You Can Expect From Us

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: Non Represented / Grade G

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Classification Levels

• Business Systems Analyst I
• Business Systems Analyst II
• Business Systems Analyst III
• Business Systems Analyst IV

Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Recruitment Process

• 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 drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and 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 drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're 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, Affi­ncative 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 [e-mail].

Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org