$101,000–$140,000 Per Year
Accounting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Permits, Business Administration, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Electrical Utility, Financial Analysis, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Procurement Management, Progress Reports, Project Close-Out, Project Development, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel
Position: Project Manager II
Location: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Salary Grade 14
Description:
Are you an experienced project management professional who thrives on leading complex projects, building strong partnerships, and delivering results that make a lasting impact? Otter Tail Power is seeking a Project Manager II to help drive the successful execution of transmission infrastructure projects that support reliable energy delivery for the communities we serve.
In this role, youll take ownership of large-scale transmission projects or manage multiple concurrent projects from development through construction, commissioning, energization, and project closeout. Youll collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, lead project planning and execution efforts, manage budgets and schedules, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and successfully.
If youre a motivated leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing cross-functional teams, and making a meaningful contribution to critical infrastructure, wed love to hear from you.
This position will report to Manager Project Portfolio.
What Youll Do
As a Project Manager II, you will:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of transmission projects from concept through completion.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee project development activities including permitting, public outreach, right-of-way acquisition, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operational turnover.
- Develop and maintain project dashboards, risk registers, and progress reporting tools.
- Monitor project financial performance, analyze variances, and support cost recovery efforts.
- Ensure project quality through strong QA/QC practices and compliance with applicable standards.
- Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support project success.
- Facilitate communication with project stakeholders, leadership teams, co-owners, and regulatory authorities.
- Promote collaboration across engineering, sourcing, legal, regulatory, land rights, customer service, accounting, and
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five years of project management experience with demonstrated success managing projects of varying size and complexity.
- Strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, schedules, resources, and contracts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel as needed and successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working on electric utility, transmission, energy, or related infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating diverse stakeholder groups and managing complex project environments.
- Knowledge of permitting, construction management, procurement, and regulatory processes.
Offering:
We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:
- Competitive wage & benefit package.
- The expected base compensation for this role is $101,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Incentive plans and Employee Stock Ownership options.
- Retirement Savings Fund with employer match.
- Comprehensive health, disability and life insurance plan options.
- Training - our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year! This includes safety - one of our 5 values and key to our success -, technical, compliance and developmental training.
- Ongoing training and development, including leadership programs and mentorship.
- Access to mental health support from the experts.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Please apply by July 17,2026.
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.