Project Manager; Engineering

Job Overview

Project supports the Gas Transmission Project Management team. Projects span from inception through execution and closeout and include:

• Pipeline pressure test replacements
• New pipeline builds and new service installations to neighborhoods / developers
• Regulator (reg) station rebuilds
• Pipeline and reg station relocations due to road or infrastructure changes
• Mandated relocations and new business projects
• RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) program management, including prioritization, forecasting, contractor coordination, and execution

Daily or every-other-day staff meetings with the PM group, weekly cross-functional project meetings (operations, project controls, right-of-way, engineering, contractors), monthly forecasting meetings (12-month outlook), bi-weekly scheduling meetings, design reviews with engineering, reviewing and negotiating contractor and engineering quotes, completing PO, audit, and procurement documentation, site visits (weekly to bi-weekly, depending on project phase), especially during construction season (March–November).

Individual contributor role, highly collaborative, strong team support culture, open problem-solving environment, some in-person team meetings; many project meetings are remote.

Site visits to gas facilities, pipelines, and reg stations, PPE required;
Xcel can provide PPE; travel to active construction sites may occur.

• Project Engineer
• Right-of-Way Agents
• Internal Engineering
• External Design Firms
• Mechanical Contractors
• Project Controls (cost analysts, schedulers)
• Operations personnel

40 hours per week, standard business hours, flexible start time (around an 8‑hour window). Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday & Friday, no OT.

Strong communication, organization, leadership, advanced Excel proficiency, scheduling experience. Non‑technical: communication, organization, leadership, ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders.

~5 years of experience, experience in natural gas or utility industry (midstream, upstream, downstream, or public utility), construction‑based project management experience preferred, engineering background preferred but not required.

PMP (nice to have, not required)

Standard Operations Position. Provide end‑to‑end project management, leadership, and coordination for large, complex projects or as part of a transformational project workstream with responsibility for project scope, schedule, cost, and risk management. Ensure alignment of financial and operational goals between projects and the business unit. Provide work team direction to achieve approved project scope; develop strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules;

perform project‑level cost tracking and reconciliation. Ensure availability of, or seek out, adequate resources for projects.

• Function as project controller.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking.
• Facilitate RFP and contract management processes.
• Review actuals versus planned budget throughout the project lifecycle to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure timely project closure, payment, and reconciliation.

• Lead requirements gathering and planning processes for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders.
• Develop solution designs that define the entire project scope and secure all required internal and external approvals.
• Ensure coordination with other initiatives and confirm dependencies are identified and addressed.
• Define deliverables and required delivery dates.
• Develop viable work plans / WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.

• Independently manage detailed project plans approved scope.
• Provide cross‑functional tracking as needed.
• Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans.
• Ensure successful completion of assigned project deliverables and milestones in a dynamic and complex environment.

• Manage resources, both internal and external.
• Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.
• Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced project team members.

• Manage scope change request processes for projects.
• Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Communicate project status to all levels of the organization.
• Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness, and resource allocation.