Job Information
State of Minnesota Facilities Project Manager - Planner Principal State in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Facilities Project Manager
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 93449
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/10/2026
Closing Date : 04/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
Division/Unit : Commissioners Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday through Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees/MAPE
End Date : Up to three (3) years
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Facilities Project Manager provides agency-wide leadership, expertise, and coordination in support of DEED’s real property planning and management. This position oversees facility projects including relocations, remodeling, reconfigurations, and space planning across DEED’s headquarters and more than 50 statewide locations. The Facilities Project Manager also serves as DEED’s primary point of contact for real estate, leasing coordination, space utilization, and vendor management, and acts as DEED’s Sustainability Coordinator, advancing enterprise and agency sustainability priorities.
Position Responsibilities
Manage DEED’s statewide facilities projects, including relocations, remodels, and space reconfigurations.
Coordinate with Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS), vendors, landlords, building management, and DEED staff to deliver projects on time and within standards.
Provide space planning support and ensure projects meet DEED, RECS, and Office of State Procurement (OSP) requirements.
Serve as DEED’s main contact for real property planning, leasing, and space utilization.
Lead DEED’s sustainability efforts and represent the agency in enterprise sustainability initiatives.
This position requires monthly local travel to oversee remodeling projects, conduct space assessments, meet with vendors, review reconfiguration needs with site managers, complete final site walkthroughs with landlords, and perform other duties as assigned.
This is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to three (3) years.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years* of experience in project management.
*Associate’s degree in project management, business administration, facilities management, construction management, or a closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree and above substitutes for one (1) year of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated in the following:
Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills in meeting facilitation, communication, and interpersonal collaboration.
Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, including schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Project Management
Experience serving as a primary contact for facility leasing or property management, including maintaining property inventories, tracking space utilization, or supporting leasing decisions.
Experience evaluating completed projects to assess outcomes and inform improvements for future planning and project delivery.
Experience developing space standards and floor plans involving building systems, and planning/executing facilities projects such as relocations, remodels, or space reconfigurations with project plans, timelines, roles, and cost estimates.
Experience leading or supporting sustainability initiatives or employee engagement efforts related to environmental practices.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including creating and managing spreadsheets, and developing formulas.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver’s License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.