Construction Manager

51 Days Old

Salary: $89,190.40 - $137,800.00 Annually
Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 02892-4
Division: Public Works
Department: Program Delivery
Opening Date: 05/29/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY
As one of the fastest growing Counties in the state, it is no secret that Carver County is a great place to live, work, and play. Carver County is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Public Works team!

This is a hybrid position with flexible remote and in-office schedule options. The hiring range for this position is $117,936.00-$137,800.00
The Construction Manager directs, coordinates and manages the program delivery construction functions of the division, and performs related duties as assigned.
The Construction Manager is responsible for providing professional and complex construction engineering expertise to the Deputy County Engineer by supervising, directing, coordinating and managing annual and daily operations of highway construction engineering and performs related duties as assigned. This position works independently under limited supervision of the Deputy County Engineer and is responsible for making independent time sensitive interpretations and decisions related to the project requirements and budget, Including negotiating all contract changes necessary for the completion of the project such as project change orders and supplemental agreements during construction activities. The Construction Manager will perform or verify calculations and conduct, as directed by the Deputy County Engineer, quality assurance reviews during the project delivery process. This position will perform construction documentation audits and prepare a report to the Deputy County Engineer for all projects under contract with Carver County.
The Construction Manager is responsible for supervising, monitoring, training and giving direction to Civil Engineers, Project Managers and Engineering Technician staff throughout the work day. The Construction Manager oversees construction administration, inspection and coordinates survey work with the Assistant County Surveyor (or his designee), on Public Works construction projects and facilities including but not limited to highways, bridges, buildings and parks and may perform similar duties as staffing levels dictate. This position may perform highway plan preparation, calculations and quality assurance reviews during the project delivery process. This position may provide assistance to maintenance projects such as crack filling and seal coating.
The Construction Manager performs checks of contractor supplied record drawings and will prepare or oversee the preparation of record plans for projects not requiring contractor supplied record plans. This position will manage and maintain all record plans received or created for Carver County. The Construction Manager develops and manages Carver County standard plan sheets and plates. This position is responsible for updating and maintaining the State Aid needs program.
The Construction Manager represents the County at meetings and on committees involving the public and officials of federal, state and local government agencies. This position will oversee and lead multiple project management teams with diverse backgrounds, while striving to meet county strategic goals.

Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


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Preferred Qualification:

Four (4) years of supervisory experience and/or directing the work of others

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), background investigation and reference checks.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering?
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Do you have at least six (6) years of experience in the engineering or construction field?
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Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?
04

Are you licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of MN, or do you have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire?
05

Do you currently hold or be able to obtain within 24 months of employment, MnDOT or University of Minnesota Certification in the following areas: Aggregate Production Tester, Grading and Base Tester, Grading and Base Inspector, Bituminous Street Inspector, Concrete Field Tester, Concrete Field Inspector, Bridge Construction Inspector, Signal & Lighting, Traffic Control Supervisor, Erosion/Sediment Control Construction Site Manager?
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How many years of experience do you have supervising or directing the work of others?
07

How many years of experience do you have in highway construction inspection and administration?
08

How many years of experience do you have in highway and bridge construction management?
09

How many years of experience do you have managing construction consultants?
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How many years of project management experience do you have?
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Which of the below best describes your CADD Civil Design expertise? Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
12

Which of the below best describes your GIS expertise? Be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
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Location:
Chaska
Job Type:
FullTime

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