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Principal Project Manager

City of Saint Paul
City of Saint Paul Salary
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026


Join the City of Saint Paul’s Housing division as part of the multifamily housing team, supporting the development and preservation of housing in our community. This position performs expert-level work financing complex multifamily housing projects, including new construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing. Working with developers from concept through completion, this role guides project planning, financing, and implementation while ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Manage complex multifamily housing projects from initial concept through financing, closing, construction, and completion, ensuring projects align with City housing goals, plans, and policies.

  2. Structure and evaluate project financing, including reviewing development proposals, analyzing financial feasibility, preparing loan recommendations, and negotiating terms and conditions for new construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing projects.

  3. Build and coordinate project partnerships with developers, lenders, legal counsel, community organizations, and other stakeholders to resolve challenges and move projects forward.

  4. Ensure regulatory and program compliance by reviewing project documentation, monitoring financing requirements, identifying risks, and coordinating resolution of complex legal and compliance issues.

  5. Coordinate project activities and communicate progress by establishing priorities, supporting work planning, providing guidance and support to less experienced staff, and preparing clear reports and presentations for city leadership, public officials, and community audiences.


For more information and essential functions, see our Principal Project Manager job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and two years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.

Some positions in this class may require reading, writing, and speaking fluently in a language other than English. Refer to the Job Announcement for specific language information.

  1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
  2. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
  • A resume
  • A coverletter

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. 

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying with education. 

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
E-mail: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


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