Civil Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Civil Project Manager jobs in Minnesota are consistently in demand, with active hiring across transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and land development in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Minnesota Department of Transportation, WSB, and Bolton and Menk, all of which regularly staff civil project managers at levels from entry to senior principal. The most sought-after specialties are roadway and highway design, stormwater and drainage systems, and public works project delivery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employercivil
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring7
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil
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Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil
Mortenson Construction
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$69k - $114k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil
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Project Buyer I or Project Buyer II - Civil
civil group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Operations
$69k - $114k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Civil Project Engineer - Data Center Development
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Civil Project Engineer - Data Center Development
Westwood Professional Services
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Project Manager/Estimator (Heavy Civil DOT / Public Works)
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Senior Project Manager/Estimator (Heavy Civil DOT / Public Works)
VEIT
Rogers, Minnesota
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$117k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Senior Transportation Project Manager | Civil Engineering
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Senior Transportation Project Manager | Civil Engineering
LHB
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$120k - $142k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Civil Project Manager Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
7 jobs
Burnsville
2 jobs
Minnetonka
2 jobs
Rogers
1 job
Plymouth
1 job
Saint Paul
1 job
White Bear Lake
1 job

Civil Project Manager Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

civil4 open roles
Mortenson Construction2 open roles
Westwood Professional Services2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil project manager jobs across Minnesota.

  • Active Minnesota PE license or eligibility for Minnesota licensure through reciprocity required
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Five or more years of experience managing civil infrastructure or public works projects
  • Demonstrated experience leading project schedules, budgets, and subconsultant coordination
  • Proficiency with civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred

Civil Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil project manager in Minnesota?

Most civil project managers in Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and obtain a Professional Engineer license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design. You must first pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gain qualifying experience under a licensed PE, then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many Minnesota employers also expect several years of project coordination experience and a working knowledge of MnDOT or local municipal project delivery standards before promoting someone into a full project manager role.

How much do civil project managers make in Minnesota?

Civil project managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $97,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,040 for the lowest 10% to over $141,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil project managers in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring civil project managers in Minnesota include civil, Mortenson Construction, and Westwood Professional Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's heavy concentration of engineering consultancies serving MnDOT, county highway departments, and municipal utilities means mid-size regional firms account for a large share of open roles alongside public agencies.

Which Minnesota cities have the most civil project manager jobs?

Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Burnsville lead Minnesota for civil project manager openings. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand through MnDOT district offices, suburban county transportation departments, and the headquarters of major engineering firms, while Duluth and Rochester generate steady openings tied to port infrastructure investment and large-scale healthcare campus expansion projects respectively.

Are there remote civil project manager jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil project management is a hands-on role that typically requires site visits, agency coordination meetings, and close work with field crews, making fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 75% of civil project manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply to project controls, scheduling, or early-phase planning tasks rather than active construction administration.

How can I get hired as a civil project manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a project engineer or staff engineer at a Minnesota-based civil consultancy or public agency and building toward the manager title over several years. Firms like WSB, Kimley-Horn's Twin Cities office, and Hennepin County Public Works routinely hire new civil engineering graduates into rotational or project engineer roles. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early signals commitment and is expected by most Minnesota employers before a promotion track begins. Lateral moves from construction inspection, survey crew lead, or municipal plan review roles are also recognized pathways into project management at smaller Minnesota counties and cities.

Where can I find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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