Project Manager II - Local Government

Xcel Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 95,200 - 135,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A large energy company in Colorado is seeking a Project Manager to oversee municipal utility projects. This role demands a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in project management and financial oversight. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project financials, leading project planning, and ensuring successful project execution. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function.
• 5-7 years experience in project management and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Function as project controller, managing financials including budgeting and forecasts.
• Lead requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects.
• Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology or related field

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Distribution Operations role focused on municipal utility projects, serving as the primary liaison between internal technical teams and City and County stakeholders. Responsible for translating complex industry concepts into accessible information to support collaboration, regulatory alignment, and project success. 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, project‑level cost tracking and reconciliation. Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources for projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• Financial Management: 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 project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action. Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.
• Project Planning: Lead requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution design that defines the entire project scope, and secure all required internal/external approvals. Ensure coordination with other initiatives, assuring dependencies are identified and addressed. Define deliverables and required delivery dates; develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.
• Project Management: Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross‑functional tracking as needed. Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans. Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
• Resource Management: 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.
• Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change request process for project. Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization and local government officials. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and present data‑driven reports that inform decision‑making for both internal teams and external government stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years’ work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred.
• 5‑7 years’ experience in project management and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills.
• Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes.
• Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross‑functional team environment.

Preferred Characteristics

• Project management specific certifications preferred.
• Legal document management experience.
• Previous experience managing partnership agreements.
• Formal understanding of tariffs and regulations from the CPUC.
• Informal leadership experience and/or training.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy‑related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

Pay range: $95,200.00 to $135,200.00 per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement 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: 11/13/25.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Utilities

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