Prevailing Wage Project Manager

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

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: Provide project management, leadership and coordination in documenting compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship tax credit requirements for clean energy projects. Responsible for overall project scope, schedule, cost and risk management. Leads internal and external resources to achieve required project scope, develops strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level tracking and documentation. Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes. Ensures availability or seeks out adequate resources. 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.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, payroll or comparable function with 3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred.
BS Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Construction Management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others.
Demonstrated accountability and strong facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required.
Ability to adapt to changing business processes and industry trends and ability to work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment.

Nice To Haves

Vendor management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management: Define deliverables and required delivery dates. Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, and documentation as guided by project requirements. Independently manage and build project plan deliverables. Provide tracking of project plans. Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans. Ensure the successful completion of project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
Resource Management: Manage resources, both internal and external to ensure alignment on project deliverables and timelines. Facilitate meetings and other communications as necessary to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Process Management: Lead initiatives that enable business and project outcomes. Continuously improve workflows in alignment with Company and agile methodologies. Ensure process documentation is complete and accurate. Assist with data review, analysis, and development of strategies to resolve identified issues. Facilitate actions consistent with resolution strategy and Internal Revenue Service requirements.
Scope & Risk Management: Manage project scope change process. Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle steps and assist in creation and execution of mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation.

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
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.