Utility Project Manager Jobs in Andover, MN (NOW HIRING)

Hiring Entity: Expedium Consulting, a Subsidiary of Accurant

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $ 80,000 - $ 120,000 DOE

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated OT Project Manager with experience in the electric utility industry. In this role, you will work closely with clients on a range of projects, providing expert guidance in design advisement, technology roadmap planning, project implementation oversight, and operations optimization. 

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and drive teams toward collaborative, effective solutions. If you are passionate about delivering impactful results and working in a dynamic, client-facing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing proposals, creating pursuit presentations, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Collaborate in the review and development of contract agreements.
• Work with leadership to define project strategies that align with business and client priorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships to support future business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain project implementation plans and schedules in partnership with clients and subject matter experts.
• Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of customer deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and proactively manage the change order process.
• Manage the financial health of projects, including budget tracking and invoice review.
• Lead, mentor, and support project team members, fostering their professional development and personal growth.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and professional team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Seeking candidates with 5+ years of electric utility project management experience, or delivery of projects with SCADA, EMS, GMS, ADMS, OMS and DERMS software applications and systems.  Applicants with comparable experience and skills will be considered.
• Experience managing highly technical and complex projects.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Extensive experience with project timeline and schedule tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• PMP Certification is valued, but not a condition of employment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for project and client related needs.
• Must have permanent work authorization for the US.

About Us

Expedium Consulting provides best-in-class Operations Technology (OT) advisory services, hardware, and software to the utility industry with practical approaches, and experienced resources for successful project outcomes. We value partnership, transparency, and accountability in all our engagements.​ Expedium Consulting proudly operates as part of the Accurant portfolio of companies.  

Accurant offers innovative solutions to tackle pressing climate and energy technology challenges through our portfolio companies. Our investments in fields ranging from renewable energy, smart grid systems, electric vehicles, optimizing energy usage in buildings, and other areas has allowed our alliance to lead the way in transforming various fields.

Culture 

Privately owned, friendly and family-oriented company with growth and advancement opportunities and learning new advanced technologies. We are a customer focused and employee centered organization. Innovation is the core of our business philosophy.

It is the policy of Expedium Consulting not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. 

Benefits

·         Medical insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Dental insurance

·         Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability insurance

·         Competitive 401(k) match – up to 6%

·         Performance based bonus

·         Potential profit sharing

·         Paid time off, holidays and other paid leave