MnDOT is currently soliciting interest from candidates to lead and direct the agency’s Operations Division. This statutory unclassified position serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner.

This position provides leadership and  strategic direction for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) Operations Division.  The position develops policy and plans and implements programs for daily road maintenance operations and the delivery of statewide road construction. Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and direction to the Operations Division staff and work groups
• Participating as a member of the Commissioner’s Management Team
• Counseling and advising the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff on global, national and statewide maintenance operations and construction programming matters
• Partnering with the Commissioner’s staff and legislative liaison for legislative proposals, initiatives and activities
• Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with external customers, legislators, city councils, county boards and other governmental agencies

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to report to the office 3 days per week and make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. 

In-state travel is up to 15% of the time, and out of state travel may include several conferences each year.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (civil) with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) AND five years of engineering management experience leading and directing road construction and/or maintenance for a large organization.

Experience must include the following:

• Experience managing a large budget and planning resources to meet the short- term and long-term goals of the office and the organization
• Experience advising and consulting with leaders
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of customers and stakeholders

Please ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in delivering road construction and/or maintenance in the public sector

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to jobs.dot@state.mn.us by April 3, 2025

About Minnesota Department of Transportation

We are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

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