Operations Engineering Manager Engineer Senior Administrative

CapMetro; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MnDOT seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to lead Maintenance and Construction Operations across multiple areas, providing strategic direction and accountable leadership for resources and outcomes.

As a member of the Operations Management Group (OMG) and Construction Management Group (CMG), you will mentor staff, coordinate with sections, and drive innovative solutions while upholding MnDOT policies and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of post-registration engineering experience, including three (3) years at Engineer Principal level or higher.
• Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota AELSLAGID.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to Maintenance and Construction Operations.
• Oversee areas including snow/ice removal, pavement repair, drainage, traffic safety devices, landscape, equipment, procurement, and contract administration.
• Manage human and fiscal resources to meet customer needs while ensuring program goals.
• Collaborate with OMG and CMG to align programs with agency priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Fiscal management

Technical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Professional Civil Engineer licensure (AELSLAGID)

Job description

This position will manage and provide engineering leadership to Maintenance and Construction Operations in the following areas: 1) Snow and Ice Removal Operations, 2) Pavement Repair, 3) Drainage Maintenance, 4) Traffic Safety Device Maintenance, 5) Landscape/Roadside Maintenance, 6) Equipment Coordination, 7) Utilization, Purchasing and Maintenance, 8) Traffic Maintenance Services, 9) Roadway Regulations, Facilities Maintenance, 10) Contract Construction Administration, and 11) Preservation and Reconditioning Project Contract Preparation. The position has full managerial authority and accountability for human and fiscal resources and other resources needed to deliver these aspects of the operations program area in a manner that addresses customer needs.

As a member of the Operations Management Group (OMG) and Construction Management Group (CMG), this position will provide leadership, management, and direction to State and District Maintenance and Construction Sections so that programs can be accomplished and constituent needs met.

• Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)
• Five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience of which at least three (3) years must be at the Engineer Principal level or higher (e.g., qualifying Engineer Principal experience includes management of high level, complex projects, or programs, including supervision of other engineers.)

If you meet these requirements, you must provide a written summary of your knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Leadership

Considerable leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop, and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and lead and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects/programs.

Fiscal

Strong fiscal management experience with large, complex budgets including allocating resources.

Technical

Extensive knowledge of engineering principles in an engineering organization, Minnesota’s construction industry, current transportation industry technology, and MnDOT’s organization, policies, and programs.

Communications/Human Relations

Excellent oral and written skills to successfully interact and create strong relations with management, external stakeholders, and MnDOT staff and a high level of negotiation and conflict management skills.