Manager Project Solutions

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in:
Albertville, MN or Rapid City, SD, or Fargo, ND, or Bismarck, ND, or Phoenix, AZ, or Pewaukee, WI Final date to receive applications:
February 26, 2026 Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed Final date to receive applications. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Job Summary The Manager Strategic Projects leads the Project Account Management team responsible for executing projects. This position oversees the day-to-day operations, ensures consistency in project processes, and drives improvements in workflow, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Provides guidance, mentoring, and support to the Project Account Manager team while collaborating with sales, operations, and finance teams. Responsibilities Essential Functions
* Provides ongoing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure projects are executed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
* Assigns projects and balances workloads to optimize team performance and resource utilization.
* Conducts regular one-on-one meetings and performance check-ins to provide feedback, recognize achievements, and identify development opportunities.
* Coaches team on project management best practices, technical knowledge, and customer engagement skills.
* Mentors staff on problem-solving, escalation handling, and prioritization of high-impact projects.
* Sets clear performance expectations and goals aligned with departmental objectives and tracks progress.
* Establishes and maintains project management processes, standards, tools, and KPIs to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely delivery of projects.
* Serves as escalation point for complex or high-risk projects.
* Reviews project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to align with company goals.
* Collaborates with sales, operations, and finance to resolve and ensure customer satisfaction.
* Drives continuous improvement initiatives in project execution, workflow efficiency, and team performance. Non-essential Functions
* Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services.
* Attends training programs, as required. May assist with trade shows, as needed.
* Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
* 7+ years of experience in project management experience, including supervisory responsibility.
* Strong knowledge of electrical distribution products and utility systems preferred.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
* Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
* Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software.
* Proficient in 3rd party platforms such as Quotewerks, Remarcable, Power BI, PARSPEC, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Adobe Building Systems. Recognized as an expert in certain areas of these platforms.

Skills and Abilities

* Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred.
* Technical ability to read specifications and drawings highly preferred.
* Ability to review customer and/or vendor contracts to present to other departments.
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal commuication, reading, and customer service skills preferred.
* Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work well on a team.
* Ability to present the grid project management processes and benefits to customers via phone or in person.

Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
* Lift from Waist: * < than 10 lbs.

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* 10 to 25 lbs.

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* 26 to 50 lbs.

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* 51 to 75 lbs.

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* 75 to 100 lbs.

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* 100+ lbs.

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