Expansion Capital Projects Lead – Grants

Midcontinent; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Midco in Edina, MN is seeking a Capital Projects Sr Associate to transform strategic concepts into actionable projects that align across teams and deliver measurable results. This hybrid role requires collaboration across government-funded programs and capital expansion initiatives, including fiber expansion, with budget oversight.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage reimbursements, assess new programs, and drive project execution while upholding privacy and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Telecommunications, Project Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience leading or coordinating complex projects, programs, or business initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project execution skills with ability to organize workstreams, track progress, and drive results through completion.
• Experience collaborating and influencing cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage financial, operational, and compliance-related information accurately.
• Experience creating, monitoring, and reporting on budgets, forecasts, or financial performance metrics.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead government funded program participation, execution, and compliance including cross-functional collaboration to construct projects and collect reimbursement.
• Evaluate new programs and recommend Midco’s participation level as programs arise.
• Prepare, submit, and track all government funded program reimbursements.
• Demonstrate leadership and project management by leading cross-functional group meetings and setting clear expectations for team members.
• Work with internal teams and external government entities to represent Midco professionally and collaboratively.
• Lead execution of Capital Expansion projects including Fiber Expansion, tracking Capital Expense budget and updating forecast.
• Organize and lead a cross-functional team to execute each project and work stream.
• Develop options for solving problems and gain alignment across groups to implement change.
• Refine insights, identify opportunities and research externally to challenge Midco norms.
• Surface risks early and maintain a solution-oriented mindset.
• Model Midco’s mission, values, and Leadership Success Drivers.
• Ensure customer privacy by adhering to Midco’s privacy guidelines and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Midco in Edina, MN is seeking a Capital Projects Sr Associate to transform strategic concepts into actionable projects that align across teams and deliver measurable results. This hybrid role requires collaboration across government-funded programs and capital expansion initiatives, including fiber expansion, with budget oversight.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage reimbursements, assess new programs, and drive project execution while upholding privacy and compliance standards.