Senior Project Manager – Complex STAR Projects Lead

City-of-Saint-Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Senior Project Manager to expand the STAR team’s capacity to manage a high-volume portfolio of more than 150 projects annually. The role will serve as the lead subject matter expert for the team’s most complex STAR-funded economic development, housing, arts, cultural, and capital projects.

You will independently guide projects from application through closeout, provide technical guidance to staff and stakeholders, and help strengthen program processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Two years of experience as a Project Manager or four years of experience in a development project management area or equivalent.
• Experience managing a high-volume portfolio and serving as lead subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex STAR-funded projects from application and contracting through implementation and closeout.
• Coordinate project plans, contracts, funding, budgets, compliance requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary resource for applicants, developers, grantees, City departments, funding partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for City leadership, elected officials, advisory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project staff while resolving complex issues and improving program processes, policies, workflows, and customer service.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or related field

Job description

The City of Saint Paul is seeking a Senior Project Manager to expand the STAR team’s capacity to manage a high-volume portfolio of more than 150 projects annually. The role will serve as the lead subject matter expert for the team’s most complex STAR-funded economic development, housing, arts, cultural, and capital projects.

You will independently guide projects from application through closeout, provide technical guidance to staff and stakeholders, and help strengthen program processes and