Senior Project Administrator

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 provides 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.

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

The Senior Project Administrator provides financial analysis and budgeting expertise within the Engineering & Construction to assist department management in strategy and decision-making regarding operations, budgeting and capital budget planning. Additionally, this position procures and manages the departments on-call professional service contracts.

Note : This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

• Coordinates and manages existing budgets, and performs financial analysis and reporting, including engineering capital grants.
• Tracks compliance and supports development of annual capital and operating budgets.
• Procures, negotiates and manages on-call professional services contracts consistent with Council policy and budget authority.
• Leads development of special projects and analysis for Engineering & Construction budget decision-making.
• Supports invoicing, pay request processing and budgeting for project and construction managers.
• Administers project funding and construction administration software.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of progressively responsible experience in public administration, budgeting, or financial analysis in a transportation environment or a related field; and completed education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a closely related field :

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : Non-Represented / Pay Grade H

FLSA Status : Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be :

Work is performed in a standard office setting and may require travel between primary work sites to other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

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, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. 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, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

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 accommodation during the selection process, please

email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us