Posting Portfolio Project Manager (Transmission)

Great River Energy

Maple Grove (MN)

Hybrid

USD 139,000 - 191,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive base pay

Exceptional benefits and retirement package

Continuous engagement and professional development

Job summary

A leading utilities provider in Maple Grove is seeking a Talent & Outreach Partner to manage a portfolio of capital transmission projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant project management experience. Responsibilities include developing project proposals, ensuring alignment with governance processes, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary range of $139,000 - $191,000 and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in project controls or planning and managing multiple projects.
5 years of project management experience in transmission projects.
Skilled in presentation and negotiation.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a portfolio of capital projects.
Monitor and communicate project status.
Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Project controls

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

Job description

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.

Base pay range

$139,000.00/yr - $191,000.00/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.

Total Rewards

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Apply

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

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