Project Manager - Arterial Bus Rapid Transit

Metropolitan Council•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Project Manager for the Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) department. This role is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of high-profile BRT corridor projects in the Twin Cities region. The Arterial BRT department is currently developing projects such as the METRO F Line, METRO G Line, and METRO H Line. As a Project Manager, you will provide project leadership and oversight for the implementation of Arterial BRT projects, managing scope, budget, and schedule across multiple development phases. You will coordinate closely with internal and external staff involved in planning, environmental compliance, design, interagency agreements, construction, and public engagement to ensure the successful activation of BRT projects. This posting will establish a six (6) month eligibility pool for current and future openings.

Requirements

Any of the following combinations of progressive experience in transportation project management, including preparation of or contribution to environmental documentation for transportation projects, and preparing and delivering presentations to many types of audiences, including public, elected bodies, and professional staff and completed education (degree field of study in Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Engineering, Transportation, Business Management or related field):
High school diploma/GED and nine (9) years of experience.
Associate's degree and seven (7) years of experience.
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience.
Master's degree and three (3) years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the planning, design, and construction of public transit projects, facilities, and/or multimodal urban street projects.
Skills in project management and coordination of multiple disciplines.
Skills in project controls, including schedule and budget development and management.
Experience in leading and facilitating meetings with very complex and detailed materials.
Knowledge of or aptitude to learn the geography and transit system of the Twin Cities.
A thorough understanding of the current regional transit system is critical to successfully execute job duties.

Responsibilities

Manage scope, budget, and schedule for arterial BRT projects across multiple phases of development.
Drive project decision-making processes for key scoping and delivery decisions, identifying and communicating alternatives, tradeoffs, and making recommendations.
Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts.
Develop and manage project schedules from planning to the start of revenue service, coordinating with individual task leaders to track key milestones and interdependencies.
Develop and manage project budgets, tracking and approving procurements and expenditures across multiple revenue sources in accordance with all applicable policies.
Complete grant and project reporting as required by the Federal Transit Administration, State of Minnesota, and/or other funders.
Assist in the development of funding requests to complete project budgets.
Coordinate project activities led by others across the project design, construction, and activation phases, including efforts related to public engagement, right of way acquisition, interagency agreements, environmental compliance, and activation.
Represent the project before a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing project updates and leading issue resolution efforts.
Build and maintain productive working relationships between arterial BRT project staff, other Metro Transit and Metropolitan Council staff, and partner agency staff.