Project Manager (Engineering) - Limited Term

Salary: $92,267.00 - $135,688.00 Annually
Location : Development Services and Infrastructure Center, 4001 West River Parkway NW, Rochester, MN 55901, MN
Job Type: Limited Term - FT
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/01/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester invites applications for

Project Manager (Engineering) - Limited Term

Nature of Work
The Project Manager- Engineering is responsible for oversight of contract administration elements of the Public Works Engineering Division's Capital Improvement Program. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: managing and coordinating public infrastructure projects and programs within the City in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements; directing the work and assignments of field employees assigned to specific projects; collaborating with other city departments and representing the City positively in relationships with consultants, citizens and other agencies; and completing engineering administrative functions in the management of programs, preparation of budgets, and completion of research/reports.

Work Schedule: The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Limited Term: This position is anticipated to last 24 months, and is contingent upon the availability of allocated funds, as well as favorable performance by the incumbent. When the need for additional staff ends, the position will be eliminated unless the City chooses ongoing continuation. Term will begin on the date of hire.

Pay: The starting salary range for this position is $92,267 to $108,550 with advancement to $135,688.

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

To have your application considered in the first round of reviews, please apply before Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification.

*Manage and coordinate public infrastructure Programs and Projects within the City in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Work with consultants and their representatives on Capital Improvement Program Infrastructure project plans.
• Research, analyze, evaluate and initiate complex Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Provide infrastructure program and project related information to various government agencies and elected officials.
• Develop budgets and schedules for public infrastructure programs and projects
• Provide contract project administration, supervision and management of assigned infrastructure, capital projects.

*Collaborate with other city departments and divisions on infrastructure related matters and represent the City positively in relationships with consultants, citizens and other agencies.

• Provide public service notifications and updates and respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for information regarding assigned Capital Improvement Program infrastructure projects.
• Assist and coordinate with city staff offices and agencies on contracts, claims, and other infrastructure related matters.
• Represent the City regarding infrastructure issues and act as an Engineering Division liaison with other governmental agencies.
• Make presentations of complex and technical information to City Council, Commissions, neighborhood groups, and professional organizations.
• Relay information on important developments to department managerial and technical employees.
• Confer with owners of property on requests for information on private property improvements and/or city infrastructure improvements.

*Complete engineering administrative functions in the management of programs, preparation of budgets, and completion of research/reports.

• Manage assigned Capital Improvement Program Infrastructure projects.
• Manage the operation, maintenance and updating of infrastructure related files, maps and plans.
• Provide detailed technical support, research analysis, cost estimates, engineering reports and professional recommendations regarding municipal engineering infrastructure issues.
• Manage the operation and updating of the Geographic Information System, Permit System, Data Base System, Mapping, Project Schedules and Section Budget.
• Develop budgets and schedules for Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Provide recommendations relating to project schedules and priorities.
• Oversee project procurement management including Best Value, Design-build, competitive bid, and other procurement methods.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
An Associates degree in Construction or Contract Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and seven years of progressively responsible employment experience in municipal engineering practices and principles.

An equivalent combination of education, certification and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.

Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Construction or Contract Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering or related field.

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) designation from the state of Minnesota

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: sitting, walking, reaching, handling, fine dexterity
Occasional demands: standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include sight, hearing, touch and smell

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)