Project Manager II

Otter Tail Corporation Careers • Fergus Falls, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Otter Tail Power is seeking a Project Manager II to help drive the successful execution of transmission infrastructure projects that support reliable energy delivery for the communities we serve. In this role, you'll take ownership of large-scale transmission projects or manage multiple concurrent projects from development through construction, commissioning, energization, and project closeout. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, lead project planning and execution efforts, manage budgets and schedules, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and successfully. This position will report to Manager Project Portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of project management experience with demonstrated success managing projects of varying size and complexity.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, schedules, resources, and contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as needed and successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working on electric utility, transmission, energy, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating diverse stakeholder groups and managing complex project environments.
• Knowledge of permitting, construction management, procurement, and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of transmission projects from concept through completion.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee project development activities including permitting, public outreach, right-of-way acquisition, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operational turnover.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, risk registers, and progress reporting tools.
• Monitor project financial performance, analyze variances, and support cost recovery efforts.
• Ensure project quality through strong QA/QC practices and compliance with applicable standards.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support project success.
• Facilitate communication with project stakeholders, leadership teams, co-owners, and regulatory authorities.
• Promote collaboration across engineering, sourcing, legal, regulatory, land rights, customer service, accounting, and

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
• Incentive plans and Employee Stock Ownership options.
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match.
• Comprehensive health, disability and life insurance plan options.
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 values and key to our success –, technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Ongoing training and development, including leadership programs and mentorship.
• Access to mental health support from the experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level