Division Director - Planning and Project Manager

Position Summary

The current vacancy is in the Ramsey County Property Management department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

Examples of Work Performed

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Direct planning and project management activities to include identifying goals and objectives; formulating capital improvement programs; establishing appropriate methods and procedures and the proper sequence for completing each phase of planned functions; directing the work of professional project management staff in all phases of capital projects; and monitoring progress towards established goals.
• Manage and perform the day-to-day functions for capital project finances, including funds for building improvements and County-wide Major Projects, through management and supervision of the budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for capital.
• Assist the director in the preparation and presentation of the capital project budget for consideration by the County Board and administration of the budget to ensure the accuracy of revenues and propriety of expenditures.
• Manage and perform the day-to-day functions of project management for capital assets and services by preparing construction plans and specifications, overseeing the execution of requests for proposals, working with vendors and the County Attorney’s Office to negotiate and execute contracts for building related products and services, serving as a resource/advisor to County departments on issues related to RFP preparation, evaluating proposals, and executing professional services agreements; managing architectural and engineering consultants, and oversee the management of the budget used for the acquisition of County-wide Building Improvements.
• Manage the County’s inventory of building assets including the tracking of building life cycles and space utilization within buildings.
• Participate in the Department’s rate process based on planning with County-wide departments, including the analysis of service trends to determine changes in volume forecasts and the development of rates; review and approve information prepared for the determination of rates for inclusion in budget documents.
• Participate in the overall management of the Department by working with the Property Management Team to set the goals and objectives for the Department; develop, recommend and implement new and revised policies; implement, monitor and evaluate established plans; manage the determination and reporting of performance indicators; research and report on management issues as requested by the Director of Property Management; lead or participate in special projects and serve on County-wide committees.
• Assist the Director of Property Management and the County Manager in the decision-making process as it relates to issues of building and real property matters before the County Board.
• Prepare County Board agenda items and provide justification and written reports as required; represent the department at Agenda Review.
• Author and prepare Requests for Proposals for professional service contracts and directs the selection of architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Prepare long and short-range goals and objectives for the department and monitors progress towards reaching these goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with the Service Team Finance and Accounting Division on the long-range planning of large capital projects and their funding within the County by providing background and analysis of proposed capital expenditures as presented to the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Planning and Project Management Division of the Property Management Department.
• Assist the Director of Property Management in collaboration with the HR Department to manage, develop, and administer the Department’s personnel policies and procedures; research and provide recommendations on HR related issues; advise the Director of Property Management on employee evaluation, discipline, compensation, and benefits issues; and participate in the examination and hiring process for the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Exam/Screening Process Information

Interested candidates should apply online by completing the online application prior to the close date listed and attaching a resume and cover letter detailing their experience.

This is an unclassified, at-will position, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position requires an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this unclassified, at-will, position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration. Please read below for further instructions.

Definition of Unclassified from the Ramsey County Personnel Act:
Subdivision 1. General. "The appointing authority may discharge employees in the unclassified service with or without cause. Employees in the unclassified service have no right to a grievance appeal from discharge or other disciplinary action under sections 383A.281 to 383A.301. An employee in an unclassified position shall not have tenure but shall be entitled to all benefits associated with tenure such as vacation leave, sick leave, health insurance, and other benefits as determined by the county board."

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

In addition, you will be subject to the following:

• Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Check
• Fingerprint-based Records Check
• Prison Rape Elimination Action (PREA) Investigation

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

. You will need to print this posting AND answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam. Please submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact lindsey.hunter@ramseycountymn.gov.

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total%20Rewards%20Guide%202026.pdf

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues