Project Management Software Administrator

Metropolitan Council; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council's Engineering and Construction Department seeks a Project Management Software Administrator to oversee Trimble Unity Construct (formerly eBuilder) and related systems, including data, analytics, and document management. You will work with end users to design workflows, configure projects, manage budgets in the cost module, and support SharePoint content.

Knowledge of BI tools and reporting is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural 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 (Word, Excel, Visio, Access and Power Point).
• Interest in and enthusiasm for public transit.

Responsibilities

• Develop data and reporting of performance measures to support business needs.
• Develops BI reporting tools to support department business needs.
• Build and maintain e-Builder workflows and templates for projects.
• 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.
• Manage content and updates of department SharePoint site and SOPs.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion collaboration

Project management principles

Leading meetings

Business process analysis

Education

MIS

Computer Science

Finance

Business Administration

Data Science

Economics

Mathematics

Planning

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

R Shiny

Word

Excel

Visio

Access

PowerPoint

SharePoint

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.

The Engineering and Construction Department is filling a position for a 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

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

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (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

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• 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.

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.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

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, 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 [e-mail].

Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

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

Website

https://metrocouncil.org