Economic Development Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Project Manager - EV Infrastructure

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Land Development Project Manager to join our EV Infrastructure team. The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex and/or multi-service projects for Westwood. They will ensure the successful completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality results. The Project Manager will also provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate with service leads to coordinate project activities. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex and/or multi-service projects. You will ensure the successful completion of projects within scope, schedule, and budget, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality results. In addition, you will provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and collaborate with service leads to coordinate project activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Take full accountability for multiple EV Infrastructure projects and clients at once.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project plans, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed.
• Oversee project work and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Track project health and take corrective action when necessary.
• Manage uncertainty and change, such as scope creep and change orders.
• Ensure timely invoicing and accounts receivable collection.
• Support the electrical engineering aspects of EV Charging Facilities.
• Support the electrical engineering aspects of Energy Storage Projects.
• Oversee the review of utility service/interconnection requirements for various utilities and manage the technical portions of service/interconnect applications for EV clients.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors.
• Ability to conduct electrical engineering design and develop construction documents for EV projects.
• Stay updated on the latest equipment and industry best practices.
• Manages land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets)
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Strong knowledge of utility service requirements and interconnection processes.
• Basic understanding of electrical calculations and studies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in a project manager or similar role
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in electrical engineering design for EV Charging projects.
• Experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience in the commercial land development market.
• Experience managing complex and/or multi-service projects.
• Experience with program management.
• Advanced knowledge of project financial management.
• Experience with contract negotiation and management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.