Project Manager I, Transmission

Full-Time

US:

MN:

Maple Grove

Project Manager I, Transmission

Application due date:
August 19, 2026

Location:

Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Please note:

A minimum of 50% travel is expected for this position.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Your perspective is powerful. To do what's never been done before, we need to think differently. We seek out people with unique backgrounds, unique skill sets and unique perspectives who want to help shape what's next.

Responsible for facilitating a consistent project scope and initiation process for out of budget cycle projects and providing project oversight for assigned transmission projects from concept to close-out.

A typical starting range for this position is $84,000- $117,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based on 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.

• Develop, maintain, and track project specific requirements including land acquisition, permitting, agreements, environmental, finances, objectives, deliverables, approach, issues, risks, assumptions, and timetable.
• Ensure the project stays within scope, on schedule, on budget.
• Provide leadership for assigned projects and the associated project team members. Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project and meeting project requirements.
• Point of contact for project communication to all stakeholders.
• Direct construction bid documents and specifications. Collaborate with TC&M and FS to hire contractors.
• Initiate and support estimating process.
• Collaborate with engineering staff on internal versus external design resource decisions.
• Facilitate project outage schedules.
• Ensure required material/equipment receipt dates.
• Collaborate with GRE contracts and strategy group, members, and other utilities on schedule, ownership, cost sharing, scope of work, configuration, and construction oversight to ensure successful projects.
• Communicate future projects with member-owners and, as needed, liaison between member and foreign utility.
• Interface with initiating and impacted transmission departments to ensure projects have an appropriate scope and high-level estimate for review and approval.
• Ensure project initiation documentation is accurate, consistent, and complete as needed for key stakeholders.
• Work with key department leaders to review availability of resources, outage constraints, and constructability (time of year) in accordance with desired schedule and associated budget.

Education & experience

Knowledge typically acquired through a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field along with 1-3 years of experience managing projects and coordinating teams of professionals OR 2 year post high school education and 5-7 years of experience managing projects and coordinating teams of professionals.

A combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of transmission & substation planning, design, and construction standard utility practice.
• Knowledge of electric utility practice, codes and standards relating to transmission project planning, design, and construction.
• Skilled at effective communications at both technical and leadership levels. Skills must include good interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and the use of the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.
• Ability to develop and deliver 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…