Project Manager I or Project Manager IBEW 949 - Welch, MN

Project Manager I

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.

Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant is looking for a Project Manager I to support project management functions at the plant site.

Responsibilities

• Major responsibilities include project planning, project scope, schedule and cost development, and interfacing with plant maintenance and construction forces
• Meets with system, program and design engineering, operations, maintenance and construction department personnel to develop project scope of work, schedule and cost estimates Helps to establish contracts, monitors progress of work and budget, resolves conflicts and adjusts resources as required
• Assists higher Project Management levels in work projects with assigned specific accountabilities and adjusts resources as required

Requirements

• Three to 7 years of experience at a power plant project management, engineering, construction, planning or modification responsible engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university, equivalent combination of education and experience, or responsible engineer for 5 years at a nuclear power plant.
• Considered a competent Project Manager, but requiring some guidance and support in complex aspects of functional assignments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, with proven attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to build and maintain positive working relations with both internal and external customers and contracts.
• Ability to manage different priorities and projects to meet critical deadlines.

Project Manager Requirements

• Obtained Project Management Certification (PMP). Require for future Employees. Management takes active role in Obtaining and maintaining the PMP Certification.

A condition of employment will be successfully obtaining and maintaining General Security Clearance and a Nuclear Security Clearance for unescorted access to Xcel Energy nuclear plants including successful completion of nuclear General Access Training (GAT) and the nuclear security screening process (typically consists of an alcohol/drug screen, a criminal history check, a psychological assessment, initial credit and background investigation and periodic credit & criminal history checks)

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.

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.

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The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $75.05 to $80.82 per hourThis position is eligible for the following benefits: 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, Savings and Retirement Plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 07/30/26