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Project Coordinator - Transportation

Dakota County
$70,518.00 - $110,185.00 Annually
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United States, Minnesota, Rosemount
Jun 24, 2025
General Description What You'll Do The Project Coordinator manages the successful delivery of transportation construction projects through the entire project lifecycle. Requires extensive experience in balancing customer and contractor needs, scope, time, cost, risk and quality while maintaining a positive project environment, promoting a high level of performance and effectively managing expectations. The Project Coordinator has a working understanding of all project management approaches to coordinating multiple projects and the flexibility to support diverse internal, contractor, or stake-holder teams to deliver effective project solutions. The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of multiple transportation construction projects to County standards. This office/field position handles administrative work to transition project field activities into pay requests for Federal, State, CSAH, and City funds for processing by Financial Services. Who We Are Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree AND one year of progressively responsible transportation project management, construction management, finance/budgeting and/or accounting experience. OR * Associate's Degree AND three year of progressively responsible transportation project management, construction management, finance/budgeting and/or accounting experience. OR * An equivalent combination of education and experience to equal or exceed five plus years. Experience must be directly related to the fields of transportation project management, construction management, finance/budgeting and/or accounting experience. AND * Valid driver's License Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Duties & Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. Prepare change documents and establish funding sources through various approval processes. Estimate and prepare project budgets, project funding sources, and confirm funding sources are secured and received per funding requirements. Review detailed project construction plans and specifications. Review completed bid documents prepared by professional consultants for compliance with customer needs, and transportation design and construction standards. Makes recommendations to prevent foreseeable issues. Advertise projects and manage project through bid opening including coordination with other departments, manage addendums and review bids for responsiveness. Develop and coordinate web-based communications to inform the public and other entities of progress of multiple transportation construction projects. Work independently and in partnership with internal and external departments and local, State, and Federal agencies. Prepare project related internal and external tracking and cost reports from information provided by the Finance Department. Serve as resource for construction project managers including coordinating preconstruction conferences with contractors and other agencies. Ensure compliance and adherence to statutes, County policy, State Aid and Federal aid standards and procedures. Provides accurate and organized data to influence project decision-making. Interpret construction plans and calculate necessary field notes. Work with construction staff to resolve field issues and to provide technical support. Manage and oversee the progress and construction methods to ensure projects meet specifications; communicate and resolve construction contract problems. Implements and coordinates OneOffice Construction software consistent with the state. Assists the Finance department reports to State and Federal Agencies for maintenance and construction fund reimbursement ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Above duties are essential functions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment * Ability to review estimates, schedules and project management processes. * Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications and materials testing data. * Requires knowledge of transportation standards and funding. * Effective interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication of complicated ideas and technical information to all levels of organization verbally and in writing. * Ability to coordinate projects within budget and schedule. * Strong problem-solving ability. * Ability to understand construction contracts. * Proficient in use of applicable computer programs and software including extensive knowledge with One Office or equivalent, database systems, and work order systems. Work Environment No special physical effort, strength, stamina, skill, or training is needed to meet this level. Some of the work is sedentary or may involve some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items; or involves driving vehicles with automatic transmissions over paved roads. Assignments regularly require visits to construction, industrial, agricultural or other outdoor sites, and movement over rough and uneven surfaces to execute and/or observe operations. Location & Schedule This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Empire Transportation Facility in Empire, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits Excellent work-life balance Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year) Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday Pension with a generous employer contribution Ability to work from home some of the time Selection Process You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions We assign you a score based on your qualifications Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration We conduct background and reference checks before hiring General Information Posting Type: Open-competitive Department: Transportation Hours: Full-time Full Salary Range: $70,518 - 110,185/year Location: Empire Transportation Facility Union: None Close Date: 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025