Overview

$76,689.60 – $124,467.20 Annually

WHO WE ARE
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.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and prior to Covid provided more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit’s Capital Program is responsible for the construction and delivery of capital projects including Light Rail and Bus Raids Transit.

The METRO Blue Line Extension is proposed to operate on 13.4 miles of track connecting downtown Minneapolis to the communities of North Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Crystal, and Brooklyn Park. This light rail project would provide transit improvements in the highly traveled northwest area of the Twin Cities metro region and a one-seat ride from Brooklyn Park to MSP Airport and Mall of America. The project provides an opportunity to invest in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and reduce regional disparities.

Connecting with the existing METRO Blue Line at Target Field Station, the extension and its 12 new stations will be part of an integrated system of transitways serving the region, including connections to METRO Green Line, Northstar commuter rail line, bus rapid transit lines, existing bus service, and proposed future transitways.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

Project Coordinators in Transit’s Capital Program support senior staff in planning, designing, constructing, and implementing METRO LRT capital improvement projects. They contribute to diverse project assignments of varying size and complexity, often handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Their responsibilities include managing the development of public facilities such as light rail stations, parking structures, maintenance facilities, and urban and landscape design elements.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate’s permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

Contribute as project team member on large, complex projects
Manage the design process with architects, engineers, and other specialty consultants on complex projects and/or elements within a larger project
Assist in managing large design consultant contracts with large number of subconsultants in diverse disciplines
Assist in managing the design support needed during the bidding and construction phases of projects
Coordinate the project with internal stakeholders including with other Metro Transit departments, end users, and project leadership
Coordinate the project with external stakeholders who may be affected by the project or program (local units of government, regulatory bodies, the general public, private property owners, and other groups or organizations)
Assist in the development of project budgets and schedules, monitor costs and progress, anticipate potential problem areas, identify and implement measures to keep the projects within budget and on schedule
Support the creation of detailed scopes of services for consultant contract Request for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring clarity and alignment with project goals
Engage in proposal evaluations and contributes to successful contract negotiations as needed

Requirements

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of experience in architecture or closely related field and completed education in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or closely related field:

High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of experience
Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of experience
Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

Knowledge of architectural design and construction
Knowledge of consultant and project management

Knowledge of technical specification procedures, project proposals, cost estimates, and bidding procedures
Knowledge of data collection and survey techniques
Basic knowledge of building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of consultants or managers

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages

Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to provide basic client services to the public and other agencies within the organization; requires tact, courtesy, and cooperation in dealings with others where the primary purpose is the exchange of information

Ability to listen effectively

Ability to inform clearly and appropriately

Ability to maintain a good attendance record, complete work on time, and follow policies and operating procedures
Architectural license or working towards licensure is preferred
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
Knowledge of how to develop and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with others
Knowledge of strategies to work effectively in a team structure and participate collaboratively with team members
Skilled in demonstrating commitment to achieving team goals
Skilled in working effectively and independently with minimal supervision, seeking guidance or collaboration when necessary and escalating appropriate issues to the proper individuals
Skilled in producing well-organized paperwork containing all necessary information
Ability to effectively utilize technology
Ability to analyze information to effectively identify and define problems, create solutions, and make decisions
Ability to display an efficient and organized approach to one’s work
Ability to identify and address important details in the work
Ability to show commitment to quality and accuracy of work
Ability to set realistic goals, action steps, and timelines
Ability to follow through on commitments and action steps
Ability to inform others when delays occur
Ability to perform with accuracy and thoroughness
Ability to use time productively and maintain priorities despite unexpected circumstances
Ability to produce appropriate quantity of work
Ability to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees

Additional Information

Union/Grade: Non-Represented / Pay Grade G
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment will be:
This position will be based at both construction sites and in the office. This position will be exposed to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

We review your minimum qualifications.
We request your Word Record Evaluation (ATU employees only).
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 background check, which verifies education and employment, covers driving record and any criminal record. 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 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 or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

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 an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.