{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7d7b1f080c87e00b07e057ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7d7b1f080c87e00b07e057ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7d7b1f080c87e00b07e057ff","title":"Highway Division Program Manager-Program Delivery(Construction)","description":"Hiring Range:\n$117,452 - $138,177\nFull Pay Range:\n$110,537.02 - $172,731.52\nJob Summary:\nResponsible for administrative management of a Highway Department function: infrastructure and maintenance operations, transportation, traffic, design, or construction. Responsible in assigned functional area for supervision, personnel management, budget preparation, administration, and acts as a main technical consultant. Provides guidance in dealing with complex programming, operational, and capital issues in functional area. Leads internal and external teams to meet strategic goals.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nManages staff and leads direction of the division through a positive and inclusive work environment. Serves on committees as assigned to advance the division and county to provide Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities.\nProvides input in development and implementation of transportation policies and guidelines, including the County Transportation Plan.\nSupervises the operations and activities of a functional area of the Highway Department including the coordinating and planning of work, resources, staff, equipment, and timelines to accomplish established goals and objectives.\nProvides oversight of program operations, activities, and staff to ensure effective and timely delivery of services.\nSupervises and develops program staff; coaches and mentors (hiring, directing, assigning, setting work priorities, developing, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining).\nPrepares, manages, and monitors functional area budget; develops current and long range capital costs for equipment, construction programs, studies, and staffing.\nDevelops and manages annual work plans for the functional area; facilitates discussion regarding the sharing of work with other agencies and entities to minimize impact to the transportation, environmental, and parks and trail systems.\nMonitors specific state and federal programs; actively pursues grants and other funds to implement strategic plans.\nDirects and leads public information processes and meetings.\nInitiates partnering programs to help minimize county long-term operating costs and improve service delivery.\nBuilds and maintain strong relationships with state, city, township, and permitting agencies.\nLeads and updates Current State Definitions and process mapping for responsible processes.\nPrepares Requests for Board Action and Resolutions in a timely manner.\nDevelops and manages contracts, agreements, consultants, suppliers, and vendors.\nProvides critical judgment in the resolution of major engineering or program level problems and in developing standards and guides for diverse activities. Ensures work projects and processes are provided required technical direction and oversight.\nProvides input to the development of Physical Development and Highway Department policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines; conducts research and analysis required for department activities and programs.\nRepresents Scott County on special committees and before governmental bodies on issues relating to Scott County.\nRepresents the county on complex issues relating to functional area and resolves these issues with property owners and elected officials.\nInteracts with the public on concerns regarding the Scott County Highway Department.\nActively participates in Senior Leadership meetings and activities and shares information with staff.\nWorks with the Division Director and County Engineer to build and maintain a collaborative environment for effective working relationships with other public officials, staff, and the general public.\nPerforms supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.\nWorks the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.\nPerforms other related duties as required or assigned.\n\nPOSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES\n\nProgram Manager - Construction\nManages the highway construction functions for delivery of the transportation program.\nOversees direction of contractors in the performance of their work; makes appropriate changes in construction operations when field conditions or design changes have changed the original objective of the construction plan.\nProvides technical advice to the Highway Maintenance Department and other local governmental agencies on construction and engineering practices.\nCooperatively works with Maintenance Program Manager and provides expertise on the overlay program and best practices for pavement life-cycle.\nReviews construction plans and proposals before contract letting dates.\nProvides construction point of view advice to design team.\nEnsures conformance to all regulatory permits and approvals from the Natural Resources (NR), Watershed Management Organization (WMO), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Watershed District (WD), and other local agencies with project jurisdiction.\nParticipates and represents Scott County at various meetings.\nDevelops and administers a strategic work plan that best serves the goals of the division and construction program.\nEnsures the need and appropriate negotiations for supplemental agreements, change orders, and work orders.\nPrepares technical and administrative reports and maintains files on construction projects.\nProvides technical advice and assistance to contractors’ questions on county construction plans.\nParticipates in planning of annual department budget; purchases survey and material testing equipment for construction/engineering use.\nConducts inspections and assists in administering safety programs and practices in the field and on construction projects in direct support of Risk Management goals and objectives.\nSupports Right-of-Way with surveys and staking limits and documentation for right-of-way proceedings.\nEnsures timely completion of As-Built plans upon completion of construction projects.\nResponds to calls regarding highway design and construction issues such as access issues, right of way, construction schedules and concerns, and design issues.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nRequires a bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience, including two years of supervision and management of professional staff or consultant teams. Technical certifications, including registration as a Professional Engineer, are preferred. A valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.\nSUPERVISORY CONTROLS\nThe employee is under general guidance and direction from the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer, Division Director, or supervisor for assignments and directions as to specific project responsibilities. The incumbent has the discretion and wide latitude in decision-making to determine priorities, initiate work plans, and take appropriate action with regard to the work and staff in their program areas. Meetings to report on progress and completion of projects occur as needed with the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer and/or Division Director.\n\nThe incumbent directs and oversees the work of others; including, program/service planning and delivery, personnel selection, evaluation of work performance, training, and disciplinary activities. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.\n\nThe incumbent promotes employee professional development and provides coaching and mentoring to others.\n\nCORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES\nCustomer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.\n\nCommunication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.\n\nCollaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.\n\nStewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.\n\nEmpowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.\n\nResiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.\n\nInnovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.\n\nKnowledge – Knowledge of transportation planning and engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges. Demonstrated skill in applying this knowledge.\n\nKnowledge of federal laws and state statutes and policies pertaining to county highway systems.\n\nKnowledge of governmental functions and organizations impacting county government.\n\nKnowledge of computers and the use of computers for analysis. Knowledge of computer aided design and drafting systems.\n\nKnowledge of County policies, procedures, and labor contracts.\n\nAbilities – Ability to lead committees and achieve desired results through team concepts.\n\nAbility to work in arenas of conflict and bring diverse opinions to a resolution or consensus.\n\nAbility to develop cooperative working relationships with staff from local, state, and regional agencies.\n\nAbility to fulfill the core competencies for managers in Scott County. The core competencies are leadership, communication, innovation and creativity, and personal relationships.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Convey clearly and present concisely complex and controversial issues to decision-makers and the general public.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other governmental agencies, and the general public.\n\nAbility to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion.\n\nAbility to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties.\n\nAbility to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nTypical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires field work, typically in a construction oriented setting; and inside work, typically in an office setting. One may be exposed to construction site hazards such as falling debris, moving equipment, chemical/dust exposure, treacherous surfaces, etc. when traversing inspection sites. The position is multi-task oriented and includes periods of stress when balancing multiple and varied needs/demands of services.\n\nPhysical activities include light work: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, driving, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, feeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, twisting above the waist, bending at waist, repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computer. Incumbent may climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, exert force to maneuver items, and lift and/or navigate up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.\nSELECTION PROCESS\nSelection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.\nThe eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.\nWork Location:\nShakopee, MN\nA comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. 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Responsible in assigned functional area for supervision, personnel management, budget preparation, administration, and acts as a main technical consultant. Provides guidance in dealing with complex programming, operational, and capital issues in functional area. Leads internal and external teams to meet strategic goals.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nManages staff and leads direction of the division through a positive and inclusive work environment. Serves on committees as assigned to advance the division and county to provide Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities.\nProvides input in development and implementation of transportation policies and guidelines, including the County Transportation Plan.\nSupervises the operations and activities of a functional area of the Highway Department including the coordinating and planning of work, resources, staff, equipment, and timelines to accomplish established goals and objectives.\nProvides oversight of program operations, activities, and staff to ensure effective and timely delivery of services.\nSupervises and develops program staff; coaches and mentors (hiring, directing, assigning, setting work priorities, developing, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining).\nPrepares, manages, and monitors functional area budget; develops current and long range capital costs for equipment, construction programs, studies, and staffing.\nDevelops and manages annual work plans for the functional area; facilitates discussion regarding the sharing of work with other agencies and entities to minimize impact to the transportation, environmental, and parks and trail systems.\nMonitors specific state and federal programs; actively pursues grants and other funds to implement strategic plans.\nDirects and leads public information processes and meetings.\nInitiates partnering programs to help minimize county long-term operating costs and improve service delivery.\nBuilds and maintain strong relationships with state, city, township, and permitting agencies.\nLeads and updates Current State Definitions and process mapping for responsible processes.\nPrepares Requests for Board Action and Resolutions in a timely manner.\nDevelops and manages contracts, agreements, consultants, suppliers, and vendors.\nProvides critical judgment in the resolution of major engineering or program level problems and in developing standards and guides for diverse activities. Ensures work projects and processes are provided required technical direction and oversight.\nProvides input to the development of Physical Development and Highway Department policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines; conducts research and analysis required for department activities and programs.\nRepresents Scott County on special committees and before governmental bodies on issues relating to Scott County.\nRepresents the county on complex issues relating to functional area and resolves these issues with property owners and elected officials.\nInteracts with the public on concerns regarding the Scott County Highway Department.\nActively participates in Senior Leadership meetings and activities and shares information with staff.\nWorks with the Division Director and County Engineer to build and maintain a collaborative environment for effective working relationships with other public officials, staff, and the general public.\nPerforms supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.\nWorks the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.\nPerforms other related duties as required or assigned.\n\nPOSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES\n\nProgram Manager - Construction\nManages the highway construction functions for delivery of the transportation program.\nOversees direction of contractors in the performance of their work; makes appropriate changes in construction operations when field conditions or design changes have changed the original objective of the construction plan.\nProvides technical advice to the Highway Maintenance Department and other local governmental agencies on construction and engineering practices.\nCooperatively works with Maintenance Program Manager and provides expertise on the overlay program and best practices for pavement life-cycle.\nReviews construction plans and proposals before contract letting dates.\nProvides construction point of view advice to design team.\nEnsures conformance to all regulatory permits and approvals from the Natural Resources (NR), Watershed Management Organization (WMO), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Watershed District (WD), and other local agencies with project jurisdiction.\nParticipates and represents Scott County at various meetings.\nDevelops and administers a strategic work plan that best serves the goals of the division and construction program.\nEnsures the need and appropriate negotiations for supplemental agreements, change orders, and work orders.\nPrepares technical and administrative reports and maintains files on construction projects.\nProvides technical advice and assistance to contractors’ questions on county construction plans.\nParticipates in planning of annual department budget; purchases survey and material testing equipment for construction/engineering use.\nConducts inspections and assists in administering safety programs and practices in the field and on construction projects in direct support of Risk Management goals and objectives.\nSupports Right-of-Way with surveys and staking limits and documentation for right-of-way proceedings.\nEnsures timely completion of As-Built plans upon completion of construction projects.\nResponds to calls regarding highway design and construction issues such as access issues, right of way, construction schedules and concerns, and design issues.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nRequires a bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience, including two years of supervision and management of professional staff or consultant teams. Technical certifications, including registration as a Professional Engineer, are preferred. A valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.\nSUPERVISORY CONTROLS\nThe employee is under general guidance and direction from the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer, Division Director, or supervisor for assignments and directions as to specific project responsibilities. The incumbent has the discretion and wide latitude in decision-making to determine priorities, initiate work plans, and take appropriate action with regard to the work and staff in their program areas. Meetings to report on progress and completion of projects occur as needed with the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer and/or Division Director.\n\nThe incumbent directs and oversees the work of others; including, program/service planning and delivery, personnel selection, evaluation of work performance, training, and disciplinary activities. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.\n\nThe incumbent promotes employee professional development and provides coaching and mentoring to others.\n\nCORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES\nCustomer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.\n\nCommunication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.\n\nCollaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.\n\nStewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.\n\nEmpowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.\n\nResiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.\n\nInnovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.\n\nKnowledge – Knowledge of transportation planning and engineering principles and techniques involved in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges. Demonstrated skill in applying this knowledge.\n\nKnowledge of federal laws and state statutes and policies pertaining to county highway systems.\n\nKnowledge of governmental functions and organizations impacting county government.\n\nKnowledge of computers and the use of computers for analysis. Knowledge of computer aided design and drafting systems.\n\nKnowledge of County policies, procedures, and labor contracts.\n\nAbilities – Ability to lead committees and achieve desired results through team concepts.\n\nAbility to work in arenas of conflict and bring diverse opinions to a resolution or consensus.\n\nAbility to develop cooperative working relationships with staff from local, state, and regional agencies.\n\nAbility to fulfill the core competencies for managers in Scott County. The core competencies are leadership, communication, innovation and creativity, and personal relationships.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Convey clearly and present concisely complex and controversial issues to decision-makers and the general public.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other governmental agencies, and the general public.\n\nAbility to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion.\n\nAbility to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties.\n\nAbility to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nTypical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires field work, typically in a construction oriented setting; and inside work, typically in an office setting. One may be exposed to construction site hazards such as falling debris, moving equipment, chemical/dust exposure, treacherous surfaces, etc. when traversing inspection sites. The position is multi-task oriented and includes periods of stress when balancing multiple and varied needs/demands of services.\n\nPhysical activities include light work: Sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, driving, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, feeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, twisting above the waist, bending at waist, repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computer. Incumbent may climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, exert force to maneuver items, and lift and/or navigate up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.\nSELECTION PROCESS\nSelection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.\nThe eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.\nWork Location:\nShakopee, MN\nA comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub","datePosted":"2026-08-05T00:14:21.516Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T00:14:21.516Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Scottcountymn","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Shakopee","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7d7b1f080c87e00b07e057ff"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7d7b1f080c87e00b07e057ff"}}