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Project Manager – Capital Projects & Construction (Onsite)
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite – Local Candidates Preferred)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital facilities and construction projects within a highly regulated utility/power generation environment. The selected candidate will oversee equipment upgrades, facility modifications, infrastructure improvements, long-term planning initiatives, and capital investment projects ranging from $100K to multi-million-dollar budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through execution and closeout.
- Lead capital improvement, facility upgrade, and construction-related projects.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource plans.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors, and operations personnel.
- Monitor project performance, costs, and schedule variances.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Provide regular project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 5–7 years of Project Management experience in facilities, construction, utilities, power generation, industrial, or regulated environments.
- Proven experience managing projects valued at $1M .
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, project controls, and variance analysis.
- Familiarity with PMI/PMBOK methodologies and Waterfall/Predictive project delivery approaches.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to pass background screening and drug/alcohol testing requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within utility, energy, power generation, or highly regulated industries.
- PMP Certification preferred.
- Experience managing large-scale capital projects and infrastructure improvements.
Additional Information
- Onsite position requiring regular presence at project locations.
- Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension.
- Candidates must be able to meet all site access and security requirements.
Salary : $150,000 - $160,000