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Senior Project Manager
Location: Fergus Falls, MN
Salary grade 15
Position Summary
Otter Tail Power Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale transmission projects critical to delivering safe and reliable energy. This role is responsible for managing projects across the full lifecycle—from planning and permitting through construction and project closeout—ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
The Senior Project Manager works in a collaborative, matrixed environment, partnering with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to align priorities and drive successful project outcomes. This role plays a key part in advancing infrastructure initiatives that support Otter Tail Power’s long-term strategy.
The Senior Project Manager reports to Manager Project Portfolio.
What You’ll Do
- Manage transmission projects from planning through construction, including scheduling, budgeting, and oversight.
- Manage contractors and field activities, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and construction standards
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to maintain alignment and drive project progress
- Identify and manage project risks, resolving issues and adjusting plans to meet schedule and cost expectations
- Utilize project management tools, data, and reporting to track performance and support decision-making
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience leading complex infrastructure or utility projects, including full lifecycle delivery with accountability for construction execution
- Strong expertise in project management disciplines, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and structured PMO/stage-gate processes
- Demonstrated experience in field operations, contractor management, and QA/QC oversight to ensure safe and high-quality execution
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage contractors, and influence without direct authority
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.
- Competitive wage & benefit package.
- The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $117,000 - $161,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Incentive plans
- Employee Stock Ownership options
- Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
- Health, disability and life insurance plan options
- Our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement. This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
- Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
- Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $117,000 - $161,000