Manager, Planning and Urban Design

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a Manager for Planning and Urban Design in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves supervising a planning team, managing capital improvement projects, and coordinating urban design for transit facilities. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in planning or related fields, with a focus on leadership and project management. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance transit services in the Twin Cities.
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The Manager, Planning and Urban Design in the Engineering & Facilities Department at Metro Transit is a front-line supervisor with leadership and management responsibilities for developing long-range plans, scoping capital improvements, and guiding urban design for transit facilities. Transit facilities include physical assets such as accessible boarding areas, bus shelters, park & rides, transit centers, rail stations, bicycle parking, bus garages, maintenance facilities, and office buildings.
• Manage performance of planning team: set clear expectations and accountability, develop work plans and goals, manage progress, remove barriers, coach for desired results, and clearly communicate feedback to develop and retain staff and achieve project goals.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Director to prioritize work plan, report progress and barriers to project advancement and define strategies to overcoming these barriers.
• Manage planning studies, projects or surveys and organize teams specific to these project areas.
• Oversee development of capital concept plans for transit stop and facility improvement projects.
• Identify capital improvement projects needed to support the agency's current operations and short-term growth projections.
• Oversee development of design guidelines and processes to coordinate transit facility improvements with internal departments and local government partners.
• Coordinate closely with other divisions on matters involving facilities planning and urban design, including regional transportation policy, service improvements, speed & reliability initiatives, safety & security initiatives, and new light rail and bus rapid transit lines.
• Represent the agency's interests by participating on project advisory committees.
• Work with business and community groups to address needs and concerns.
• Perform other duties directly related to this position as assigned

Experience/Education Requirement
Any of the following combinations of experience and completed education in Urban and Regional Planning Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Studies, Transportation Planning, Geography, Statistics or related industry. Experience must include three (3) years of experience in a management, supervisory, or project management that includes leading and directing other staff.
• Highschool Diploma/GED with ten (10) years of experience
• Associate's degree AND eight (8) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree AND six (6) years of experience
• Master's degree AND four (4) years of experience

Program
Years of supervisory experience program counts for

Metro Transit Leadership Academy
1 year

Project Management Development Program - 12 month session
1 year

Project Management Development Program - 6 month session
6 months

Four Learning Institute Certificates - You must obtain all four certificates listed below to receive credit for 6 months supervisory experience.
• Leading Self-Personal Effectiveness Certificate
• Leading Self-Communication Certificate
• Leading Self-Business Skills Cerificate
• Leading Others-Preparing for Supervisor Certificate

6 months

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
•Skills in performance management and performance coaching.
•Skills in project management.
•Knowledge of principles and practices of transit facility design, and capital project planning.
•Knowledge of or aptitude to learn the geography and transit system of the Twin Cities.
•Knowledge of federal, state, and local transit capital funding sources.
•Ability to work with municipalities, metropolitan agencies, community groups and the public.
•Experience with Microsoft Office365 tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
•Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the value different experiences bring to the workplace.
•Interest in and enthusiasm for public transit.

Union/Grade: Transit Management Supervisory Association/Grade J
Safety Sensitive: No
FLSA: Exempt

Working Conditions:
Position may require working in outdoor weather conditions up to one-third (1/3) of the time.

Physical Conditions:
Position may require sitting, standing, walking, and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds up to one-third (1/3) of the time. Position may also require close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.