Project Execution Manager Senior - Interdepartmental Only at ALLETE

This position is open for the Superior Water, Light and Power Distribution Engineering & Operations. Applications received from other departments will not proceed forward in the hiring process.  

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas. Its offices are in Superior in northwestern Wisconsin across the St. Louis River from Duluth, Minnesota, where ALLETE is headquartered. SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers. SWL&P plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide project management leadership and advanced expertise to project groups under limited guidance
• Lead, develop, and coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management
• Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost
• Monitor performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions
• Responsible for a portfolio of electric utility infrastructure projects
• Lead independent or bundled projects and on-site construction oversight 
• Manage a variety of construction and professional services contracts
• Develop expert knowledge of the organization, processes, best practices, and customers while producing possible solutions to complex project challenges
• Mitigate risk by identifying potential project setbacks and opportunities. Requires decisive decision-making skills, substantial knowledge, and experience in own discipline

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant Project Management Institute (PMI) certification program preferred
  • Master’s Degree in business administration or project management is preferred, but not required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Eight years or more of directly related experience in project management, project development, engineering, construction, and/or related field required
  • Gas and water utility, infrastructure, or industrial fields experience preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will report regularly in person to Superior, WI
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as some travel is occasionally required within Superior Water Light & Power service territory
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively establish, build, and maintain positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Must possess analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $122,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
• Compensation Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Community Engagement, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. 

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. 

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.  

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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