Project Director (Thermal Generation)

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

8d•$129,000 - $183,200•Onsite

About The Position

Provide strategic leadership while directing management for projects that require greater oversight due to large scopes and/or dollar amounts. Manage Thermal Generation projects at a portfolio level across Xcel Energy Service Territory. Serve as the primary interface and coordinate activities with Company/Municipalities/Regulators/Regional Transportation District, customers, media and legal as required. Oversight and accountability for budgets, legal requirements of agreements, design; ROW/easements, agreement negotiations, property acquisitions and sales, construction and job close out including invoicing. Project spans up to 5 years involving various types of gas/electric, electric transmission, high pressure gas and other facility relocations. Manage high visibility projects with significant impacts to all stakeholders. Make utility relocation decisions with all predetermined parties to ensure the company meets each phase of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
Minimum eight years combined gas/electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge.
Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects.
Ability to multitask and to interact simultaneously with diverse work groups.
Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects.
Subject to all applicable Federal, State and Xcel Energy Drug testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
Lead or supervisory experience.
PE License.

Responsibilities

Responsible to oversee the design and construction of generation facilities. Ensure there are adequate design resources which can be a combination of Xcel personnel or design contractors. Designs must be completed in a timely manner to meet construction completion requirements of the overall special project. Validate utility conflicts and coordinate resolution with CDOT and other contractors
Responsible to negotiate each work request from CDOT, their authorized representative or contractor and execute the agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements. Ensure there are adequate construction resources to meet project schedules, resolve ROW, license and easement challenges. Establish a single point of contact for all Public Service Company and Xcel Energy departments, municipal entities, CDOT and their project representatives / contractors. Work with Xcel Energy Transmission and high pressure gas as required meeting their relocation requirements and ensuring all terms and conditions of the Utility Relocation Agreements are met to ensure corporate compliance with legal agreements. Balance easement rights with all stakeholders.
Responsible to manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the special project. "On Site" overview of Public Service Company relocation/construction activities is expected to minimize downtime for all involved stakeholders and meet project timelines and goals.
Responsible to coordinate timely invoice reimbursements associated with this project.
Responsible to resolve all customer complaints in a timely and equitable manner.