Capital Projects Manager (Internal Library applicants only)

Full Job Description

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to work on Library building projects throughout the 41 county library locations.

This position is responsible for library design, space planning and management, relationship management, inventory control and library furnishings, and will also serve as a resource for staff and administration in the areas of youth services.

This position reports to the Library Capital Projects and Operations Senior Administrative Manager and serves as a member of the Library's Senior Team.

This opportunity requires a manager who can motivate staff towards a common vision and do so in a way that creates, promotes and maintains a work environment in which all are respected.

An awareness of 21st century library trends and how these trends can be applied to provide an innovative patron experience for Hennepin County residents is also critical.

This position is hybrid, based out of the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305, will perform work at other library locations throughout Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with flexibility.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Principal.
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Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.

• Provide expertise and advice regarding library services to consultants and others involved in the construction, remodeling, repair and maintenance of existing libraries.
• Provide conceptual and functional facility and space analysis/planning.
• Assist in developing feasibility studies, cost studies and technical specifications for design, construction, operation and/or maintenance modifications of facilities.
• Assist in the preparation of project descriptions and budgets, prepare bid specifications and evaluate bids for projects, and make recommendations for contract award.
• Review construction documents for accuracy and review shop drawings.
• Attend project progress meetings as well as periodically visit project sites and observe work activities while monitoring changes affecting quality, cost and schedule.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or other field appropriate to the position and five or more years of experience related to the position.
  • Nine or more years of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
    • General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Leading or participating in a collaborative planning process.
  • Facilitating meetings as a project manager or project representative.
  • Managing multiple, concurrent projects.
  • In overall operations, maintenance and repair of furniture and fixtures that includes customer relations and experience working with skilled and unskilled trades.
• Knowledge of architecture, space analysis techniques, and interior design and the principals of project management that include group dynamics.
• Ability to:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Read and understand construction documents and shop drawings.
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate concurrent projects.
  • Conduct conceptual planning and programming for specialty areas, design, draw and interpret presentation graphics.

Hennepin County Library works to nourish minds, transform lives, and build community together. Our digital and physical collections seek to preserve the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. We support the public good with responsive programs and services that aid and enrich the lives of every resident. All are welcome here.

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities.

All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations.

This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Roberta Arpinar

Roberta.Arpinar@hennepin.us

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