Description

　　At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Construction Manager, Transmission & Substation role, the following activities are performed:

　　Lead and supervise the construction of transmission lines or substations on various construction projects.

　　Oversee and direct contractors, sub-contractors, utility management and other electrical contractors to ensure facilities are constructed to specifications and high level of workmanship.

　　Advise and provide leadership on project costs, Requests For Proposal (RFP), contractor selection and any necessary change orders.

　　Drive projects to completion while maintaining a safe work environment, staying on budget and on schedule

　　Collaborate with internal teams like Project Engineers and Procurement to determine how to successfully complete projects.

　　Develop appropriate project controls and contractor payment methodologies.

　　To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:

　　There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change.

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship as you partner with various internal and external teams and stakeholders.

　　We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running so a general understanding of transmission lines and transmission substation construction is required.

　　We have a lot to accomplish so top candidates will be able to independently direct and manage their own and various teams’ time and responsibilities. Balancing many projects and initiatives will be necessary to succeed.

　　Our many internal and external teams and stakeholders will benefit most from a confident and experienced Project Manager.

　　Safety is one of our values, so knowledge of OSHA requirements is required.

　　PMP Certification or ability and willingness to obtain within a year of position acceptance.

　　Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

　　Otter Tail Power Company has a competitive wage and benefit package and has a strong focus on talent development. Applications accepted through February 9, 2024.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)