Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager, Transmission (Hybrid) | MinnesotaLead Critical Transmission & Substation Projects That Power Communities

Are you a Project Manager with electric utility transmission experience looking for an opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects while maintaining work-life balance? We are seeking a Project Manager, Transmission to oversee a portfolio of transmission line and substation projects across Minnesota, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and operational turnover.

This is a hybrid role offering the opportunity to work with engineering, operations, construction, environmental, and regulatory teams while driving projects that strengthen the electrical grid.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Lead multiple transmission and substation capital projects from concept to completion

Hybrid schedule with limited overnight travel

Strong collaboration with engineering, construction, and utility leadership teams

Opportunity to influence project strategy, contractor selection, and project execution

Stable utility environment with long-term growth potential

Exposure to transmission planning, construction, commissioning, and grid modernization initiatives

What You'll Do

As the Project Manager, Transmission, you will:

• Manage transmission line and substation projects through planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and operational integration.
• Drive project scope, schedule, budgets, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate engineering, environmental, construction, operations, consultants, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Lead project reviews, contractor procurement, bid package development, and construction oversight activities.
• Support estimating, outage planning, material procurement, and commissioning efforts.
• Work closely with internal teams, utility partners, landowners, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and proactively resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, or safety.
• Represent projects in public meetings and stakeholder discussions as needed.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct transmission project experience (5+ years preferred).
• Experience managing transmission line and/or substation projects within a utility, consulting, EPC, or utility construction environment.
• Strong understanding of transmission planning, design, construction, and commissioning practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contractor coordination.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP certification.
• Experience with transmission permitting, environmental compliance, and utility regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with construction bid packages, technical specifications, and contractor procurement.
• Experience supporting MISO-related transmission projects, generation interconnections, or utility capital programs.

Ideal Backgrounds

We encourage applications from professionals with experience as:

• Transmission Project Manager
• Utility Project Manager
• Substation Project Manager
• Transmission Line Project Manager
• Owner's Representative
• Electrical Project Manager (Utility-Power)
• Utility Construction Project Manager
• Transmission Engineer transitioning into Project Management
• EPC Project Manager (Power Delivery)

Location & Travel

• Minnesota (Hybrid)
• Typically 3-4 days in office per week
• Periodic field visits to transmission and substation sites
• Primarily day travel with limited overnight travel requirements

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $68.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Maple Grove,MN.

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