Project Control Supervisor - Scheduling

Xcel Energy Services Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical/Pharmacy plan

Dental

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is seeking a Project Control Supervisor to lead the project controls function across a portfolio of capital projects. You will supervise a team, partner with capital project teams, and ensure alignment with corporate standards.

The role emphasizes schedule, cost control, and governance to drive project success. The position supports a hybrid work model with onsite collaboration and flexible location within our service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4 years related experience substituted for degree.
• 5 years project management / project controls experience.
• Experience in overall project scheduling, reporting, and planning methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital project schedules and validate scope inclusion.
• Define critical path and ensure schedule structure compliance.
• Provide project cost tracking and reporting to management.
• Develop and control work orders in the ERP system.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

Position Summary

The Project Control Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervisory direction and support to the Project Controls organization to ensure a consistent approach that aligns with the overall Project Controls strategy and corporate standards. This position will also be responsible for managing an active portfolio of front line responsibilities along with the supervisory duties. The Supervisor will also be responsible for contributing to the strategic goals and visions of the Project Control Organization. This position interacts daily with the capital project teams, periodically with business area executive management and develops solid relationships with all levels throughout the company to obtain results. This position assists in the implementation and achievement of goals, KPIs and measurement of business initiatives within the business area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop capital projects schedules and interviews project teams to validate project scope inclusion in schedule.
• Defines critical path and validates that the project schedule is in compliance with the agreed to schedule structure.
• Provides project cost tracking and reporting to management and other project controls services as requested.
• Develop and control the execution of work orders within the corporate ERP platform.
• Responsible for the evolution of business area procedures in line corporate standards.
• Responsible for ensuring and the development of project controls tools, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance of project tools across the business area using the Project Management software systems.
• Provides regional supervisory direction to the regional project Control specialist to ensure a consistent approach that aligns with the overall Project Controls strategies and goals.
• Will work directly with area managers to build strong relationships and to communicate the goals of the Project Controls organization.
• Responsible for managing a team of individuals who work closely with the Capital Project teams on respective scope, schedule, and cost issues.
• Special project assignments as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business Management or related field (4 years related experience may be substituted for the degree)
• 5 years project management / project controls experience
• Experience in overall project scheduling, reporting, and project planning methods and practices
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and scheduling tools
• Proficient in the use of Primavera scheduling tool

Preferred Characteristics

• Knowledgeable of electric transmission project life cycles and methodologies.
• Previous experience working with consulting groups to manage EPC work.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional Certificate).

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.

Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 11/12/26

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