Posting Portfolio Project Manager; Transmission

Overview

Talent & Outreach Partner at Great River Energy

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

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

$/yr - $/yr

Summary:

Responsible for the development of a manageable portfolio of capital projects for the transmission group to execute in alignment with the transmission strategy. Ensure capital transmission projects collectively represent a manageable budget, schedule, and utilization of resources through portfolio analysis and GRE governance processes.

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.

• Portfolio Management:
  Develop and ensure all transmission projects collectively represent a manageable portfolio, in accordance with GRE governance and transmission strategy while maintaining critical transmission infrastructure needs.
• Portfolio Project Management Communications:
  Monitor, report, and communicate status of the portfolio.
• Relationship Management:
  Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other GRE divisions, member-owners, and other utilities to support effective business processes and methods.
• Large Load Leadership:
  Work with cross departmental teams, to develop proposals, schedules, and estimates for potential large load customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration or a related technical field
• AND
• 10 years of experience focused on project controls and/or planning, managing multiple projects, and/or coordinating teams of professionals
• 5 years of project management experience, including significant project planning, design, and construction of transmission projects
• Professional engineer registration, project management certification, and/or master’s degree is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of transmission planning, design engineering, project management, and construction in an electric utility environment
• Knowledge of electric utility practice, codes and standards relating to transmission planning, design and construction
• Knowledge of electrical system planning and operational requirements, as related to 5-year capital project plans
• Skilled at utilizing Primavera for project and portfolio analysis, controls, and reporting
• Skilled at effective communications at both technical and leadership levels, with strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations
• Skill in conflict resolution and reaching effective solutions
• Ability to interface and negotiate with multiple levels of personnel across organization lines
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships and establish credibility quickly
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate cross-functional team activities
• Ability to negotiate using compromise, persuasion, rationale, and diplomacy
• Ability to make effective decisions and implement them timely
• Ability to integrate GRE philosophies into the transmission load serving portfolio
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to analyze and formulate technical and business options

Qualified candidates please apply at  (under the Careers tab) by September 12, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Engineering

• Utilities

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