Regional Transmission Project Manager

Regional Transmission Project Manager

Application due date: June 23 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Candidates may office out of any GRE service center in Minnesota and are eligible for a hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

This position is responsible for representing Great River Energy (GRE) as the project manager for successful planning, execution, completion, and operational integration, as required, for large, multi-utility transmission line and substation projects.

This position directly reports to the manager, transmission project management office with dotted line reporting accountability to the manager, transmission strategy and development along with associated regional project across-utility governance.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $139,000 - $191,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Manage all aspects of assigned projects including schedule, budget, internal and external resources

- Responsible and accountable for managing and tracking project scope, cost, and schedule.

- Assure GRE safety guidelines, standards, and practices are understood, and adhered to by all project participants.

- Responsible to oversee the entire project lifecycle to include tracking and managing progress through key areas including governing commissions and public forums, inter-utility agreements, routing and siting, land acquisition, design, engineering, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and close out.

- Provide high level management for project quality assurance covering risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members.

- Manage projects in accordance with inter-utility agreements, permitting requirements, organized labor, buy-local, and/or other agreed-upon project guidelines or outcomes.

- Negotiate key contracts with consultants and contractors.

- Provide oversight, direct leadership, and work-direction to internal and external resources assigned to the projects.

- Establish deliverables and performance goals for the project teams in support of the project. Provide regular feedback and performance input to formal reporting functional managers for use with the continuous engagement process for employees.

- Ensure that employees and contractors are adhering to safety and certification processes and procedures.

Qualifications: Knowledge typically acquired through a

- Knowledge acquired through a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent education required.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

- 10+ years of relevant project management experience required.

OR

- Knowledge acquired through an associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution required. Associate’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent education required.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

- 12+ years of relevant project management experience required.

OR

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

- 15+ years of relevant project management experience required.

AND

- 5+ years relevant experience with large, complex transmission projects. Relevant experience includes managing projects and/or project engineering, construction management, or project controls.

- 3+ years formal or significant informal leadership experience strongly preferred.

- Knowledge and experience with budgeting and estimates using financial tools is strongly preferred.

- Experience managing projects in Primavera or like tool or platform is preferred.

- Knowledge of electric utility practice, codes and standards relating to transmission planning, design and construction.

- Proficiency with financial and schedule analysis tools.

- Skill in developing and delivering effective presentations.

- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.

- Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams.

- Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize time/workload. Ability to coordinate assignments and handle multiple complex tasks concurrently.

- Ability to accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and achieve results through delegation of work to others.

Apply:

Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by June 23 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.