Project Manager II , Transmission

Great River Energy; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Energy in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Project Manager, Transmission to lead multiple small to mid-size transmission line and substation projects from planning through integration.

The role requires travel within GRE's service territory (roughly 50%), a hybrid work arrangement, and collaboration across engineering, construction, and external partners to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or a related field.
• 5 years' experience with proven ability to manage projects and coordinate teams of professionals.
• PMP strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission & substation planning, design and construction standard utility practice.
• Knowledge of electric utility practice, codes and standards relating to transmission project planning, design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall success of assigned transmission projects from planning through completion.
• Develop and maintain project requirements, permits, finances, approvals, and stakeholder communications.
• Keep projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Direct bid documents and contract with contractors; collaborate with other departments.
• Initiate and support the estimating process.
• Coordinate construction outages and material receipt dates.
• Build relationships with GRE divisions, member-owners, and other utilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources on scope, cost sharing, and construction oversight.

Skills

Project management

Transmission projects

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Full-Time

US:MN:Maple Grove

Details

Project Manager - Transmission

Application due date: October 23, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Please note: A minimum of 50% travel within Great River Energy's service territory is expected for project-related off-site meetings, site selection visits, and construction site visits. Infrequent overnight stays may be required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota's not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary

The Project Manager, Transmission is responsible for the successful planning, execution, completion and operational integration of multiple small to mid-size transmission line and substation projects in support of Great River Energy's transmission system.

Total Rewards

A typical starting range for this position is $105,000 - $144,000 + 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

• Responsible and accountable for the overall success of assigned projects to support GRE's transmission division capital portfolio.
• Develop, maintain, and track project specific requirements for land/permitting, agreements, environmental considerations, finances, approvals, benefits, objectives, deliverables, approach, issues, risks, assumptions, communication to stakeholders, and timetable.
• Ensure the project stays within scope, on schedule, on budget.
• Direct construction bid documents and specifications. Collaborate with other departments to hire contractors.
• Initiate and support the estimating process.
• Facilitate project outage schedules.
• Ensure required material/equipment receipt dates.
• Coordinate construction.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with GRE divisions, member-owners, and other utilities to support effective business processes and methods.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources on schedule, ownership, cost sharing, scope of work, configuration, and construction oversight to ensure successful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or a related field
• 5 years' experience with proven ability to manage projects and coordinate teams of professionals. At least 2 of the years should include significant project management activity, including project planning, design, and construction of transmission related projects.
• A combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission & substation planning, design and construction standard utility practice.
• Knowledge of electric utility practice, codes and standards relating to transmission project planning, design and construction.
• Skilled at effective verbal and written communications. Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in conflict resolution including the ability to address difference of opinions or facts and the use of the most appropriate method to reach an effective solution.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.
• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams.
• Ability to negotiate by collaborating with others to arrive at a conclusion using compromise, persuasion, rationale, and diplomacy.
• Ability to coordinate the work of various disciplines, consultants, and contractors as required in completing an integrated project.
• Ability to utilize effective listening skills with the ability to interpret and clearly articulate user requirements and team member contributions.

GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.