At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: BIM Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/08/2023
• Closing Date: 02/17/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Engineering Services Div / Project Data Management
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Days
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.30 - $49.53 / hourly; $69,530 - $103,418 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Tele work may be considered and a tele work agreement would need to be signed.

The purpose of the position is to serve as the agency-wide coordinator for a Building Information Modeling (BIM) defined process and the use of technology to embed business information into 3D/4D/5D CAD civil engineering models for downstream transfer into other agency business systems. It promotes agency adoption of BIM methodologies, provides high-level management and supports its adoption in the MnDOT project business lifecycle: Scoping> Planning> Design > Letting/Bidding> Construction/Inspection> Asset Management> Planning. Effective outcome of that work will result in an agency Common Data Environment (CDE) data management that reduces duplication, improves reliability, provides timely access while maintaining security.

As the agency-wide BIM expert, you will investigate and seek to improve data connection and exchange between business-technology systems. Four goals of this position are: (i) agency adoption of BIM methods and technologies to facilitate use of electronic CAD/BIM models as project data containers for use in downstream business processes or systems; (ii) exchange of project specific data between CAD/BIM models with other agency business technology systems (AASHTOWare, P6, TAMS, CHIMES, SWIFT, CAATS); (iii) advance digital program delivery and management by modernizing MnDOT letting/bidding from paper/PDF plan sets to the use of electronic models as contract objects; (iv) improve agency management of authoritative business information by migrating document-based project content into tabular or geo-spatial data systems for agency wide secure data search, reporting and analytics.

The position holder will maintain awareness of MNIT managed technology platforms with respect for data storage, data management, access management that may affect internal and external project partner business activities.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years advanced professional in the areas noted below:

OR

Three years of advanced para-engineering experience (Engineer Specialist/ Engineer Specialist Senior or equivalent) in the areas noted below:

NOTE: Either qualifying scenario above must explain the respective years of experience in the following areas below:

• Experience researching and analyzing system functionality and business processes in order to propose/develop business best practices and procedures;
• Experience with strategic planning, operations and risk assessment/management;
• Experience documenting and conveying system functionality and enhancements to consultants and Mn.IT staff (information technology staff);
• Experience applying the concepts of: engineering phases: civil-design, construction-inspection, civil public work projects-construction management sufficient to analyze each engineering function in AASHTOware system modules and data management systems;
• Experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK software for design, AASHTOWare Project and GIS systems for asset management and spatial data query/reporting, MnDOT Pay Items and Asset Systems;

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with civil data exchange schema’s : XML, Land XML, etc.; BIM International Foundation Class (IFC); and, BIM Bentley i-model (Digital Twins);
• Knowledge of e-Signature solutions and other data-authentication or data-validation technologies or methods;
• Non-developer knowledge of Oracle or SQL database concepts including data warehouse;
• Non-developer knowledge of API’s, Open API’s and as data exchange methods between applications.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Stephanie Olson at stephanie.glaser@state.mn.us

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Olson at stephanie.glaser@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.