Xcel Energy · 19 hours ago
Project Manager II or Project Manager III (Gas/Combustion Turbine)
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Project Manager II or III to provide end-to-end project management for multiple large complex projects. The role involves project planning, management, financial oversight, resource management, scope and risk management, and relationship management to ensure successful project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Project Planning: Identify quality project options, develop business cases, and secure required approvals. Lead requirements gathering and planning process while engaging all key stakeholders. Develop solution designs that define appropriate project scope, align with corporate strategies, ensure coordination with key initiatives, and assure dependencies are identified/addressed. Define deliverables, success metrics and key milestone schedules. Develop work plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis
Project Management: Ensure successful delivery of committed project benefits and operational metrics in a dynamic/complex environment. Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope/schedule and provide cross-functional tracking as needed. Define and manage a regular status reporting process to monitor progress and resolve risks to goal. Continually identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
Financial Management: Function as project controller. Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking. Facilitate RFP and contract management processes. Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action
Resource Management: Forecast, schedule, and manage resources, both internal and external. Manage assigned contracts and associated payments/performance requirements. Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost. Provide training and coaching to less experienced project team members
Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change process for large transformational project or best practices for business area in addition to own projects. Identify risks and issues throughout the project and create mitigation strategies/contingency plans
Relationship Management: Communicate project status to all levels of the organization. Establish effective, collaborative working relationships up to senior leader level to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5-7 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership experience and training skills preferred
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
Minimum 10 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 10 years' experience in project management and process improvement
Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead and influence others, and adapt to change quickly
Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
Preferred
Project management certification preferred
Mechanical Engineering Degree
Registered Professional Engineer
Previous project management experience with development and construction on combustion turbines
Basic understanding of regulated utility through Public Utility Commission
Experience supporting regulatory approval process with projects and supporting discovery requests
Familiarity with county permitting and land rights process
Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracting models
Knowledge of state/federal environmental regulations
Experience with Stakeholder management including development of State and County permits, 1041 filings, Road Use Agreements
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
2025-12-27
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