Senior Project Manager - Rochester

Minnesota City Jobs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rochester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and delivery of large, complex capital improvement programs and enterprise-wide transformations that advance the City’s strategic goals.

This role manages projects through the full lifecycle—from concept and scope development through design, construction, implementation, and closeout—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with City Council direction and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of large, complex capital improvement projects.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle—from concept and scope development through design, construction, implementation, and closeout.
• Oversee budgets and risk, coordinate work across departments, and mentor project managers and junior team members.

Job description

The City of Rochester is accepting applications for a Senior Project Manager.

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of large, complex capital improvement projects and enterprise-wide transformational initiatives that advance the City of Rochester’s strategic goals. This position manages projects through the full lifecycle—from concept and scope development through design, construction, implementation, and closeout—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with City Council direction, organizational priorities, and community needs.

The Senior Project Manager provides advanced project management expertise, oversees consultants and contractors, coordinates work across departments, manages budgets and risk, and communicates complex technical information to diverse audiences. The position also mentors project managers and other junior project team members and contributes to continuous improvement of the City’s project and change management practices.