Salary : $83,137.60 - $119,080.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-02124
Department: Planning and Economic Development
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position
The Senior Project Manager will expand the STAR team's capacity to manage a high-volume portfolio of more than 150 projects annually. This position will serve as the lead subject matter expert for the team's most complex STAR-funded economic development, housing, arts, cultural, and capital projects. The Senior Project Manager will independently guide projects from application through closeout, provide technical expertise to staff and stakeholders, and help strengthen program processes and customer service.
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Manage a portfolio of complex STAR-funded projects from application and contracting through implementation and closeout.
• Coordinate project plans, contracts, funding, budgets, compliance requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary resource for applicants, developers, grantees, City departments, funding partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for City leadership, elected officials, advisory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project staff while resolving complex issues and improving program processes, policies, workflows, and customer service.

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Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and two years of experience as a Project Manager or four years of experience in a development project management area or equivalent.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow 651-266-6519
Email:

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02

Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None

03

How many years of experience as a Project Manager do you have?

• Less than one year of experience.
• One year of experience but not more than two years.
• Two years of experience than more than three years.
• Three years of experience but not more than four
• Four or more years of experience
• No experience

04

How many years of development project management experience do you have involving industrial, commercial, housing, real estate, or capital development projects?

• Less than one year
• At least one year of experience but less than two years
• At least two years of experience but less than three years
• At least three years experience but less than four years
• Four or more years
• No experience

05

Select all areas below in which you have project management experience related to industrial, commercial, housing, real estate, or capital development projects.

• Developing proposals and financing packages.
• Managing budgets and schedules.
• Administering contracts.
• Coordinating with developers, consultants, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
• None of the above

06

Describe a time you mentored or supported project staff without having formal supervisory authority. How did you provide guidance, strengthen their skills, and ensure high-quality work?
07

Provide an example of a complex project you managed involving multiple funding sources, contracts, compliance requirements, or competing deadlines. What project-management methods did you use, and what was the outcome?
08

Tell us about a time stakeholders had competing interests, expectations, or priorities on a complex project. How did you navigate the differences, resolve concerns, and keep the project moving forward?
09

RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

10

RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
11

I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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