Transit Project Manager, Arterial BRT Leader

Metropolitan Council; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis seeks a Project Manager for Arterial Bus Rapid Transit to lead scope, budget, and schedule across multiple BRT project phases, including the H Line and other arterial corridors. You will coordinate planning, design, environmental compliance, interagency agreements, construction, and public engagement, ensuring on-time activation.

Ideal candidates bring extensive transportation project management experience, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and ability

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in transportation project management with exposure to environmental documentation.
• Experience delivering presentations to diverse audiences including public bodies and professional staff.
• Education in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Engineering, Transportation, Business Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, budget, and schedule for arterial BRT projects across multiple development phases.
• Coordinate with planning, environmental compliance, design, interagency agreements, construction and public engagement teams.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Develop project schedules from planning to revenue service and track milestones.
• Manage project budgets and procurements across multiple funding sources and reporting requirements.
• Represent the project with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Schedule management

Public engagement

Interagency coordination

Microsoft Office

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED + 9 years experience

Associate's degree + 7 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Metropolitan Council in Minneapolis seeks a Project Manager for Arterial Bus Rapid Transit to lead scope, budget, and schedule across multiple BRT project phases, including the H Line and other arterial corridors. You will coordinate planning, design, environmental compliance, interagency agreements, construction, and public engagement, ensuring on-time activation.

Ideal candidates bring extensive transportation project management experience, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and ability