Employment Type:
ALLETE - Non-UnionFLSA Status:
Exempt: Salary, not eligible for over timeEnterprise Project Controls Leader$94,000 - $117,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to one of the following Minnesota locations: Duluth, Cloquet, Eveleth, Cohasset, Coleraine, or Little Falls
Join a growing team advancing some of the region's most critical energy investments. In this leadership role, you'll strengthen project performance through world-class project controls, helping deliver complex transmission, renewable energy, and energy storage projects that power our EnergyForward vision.
What you'll do- Lead teams in the development, standardization, and implementation of cost control, schedule management, risk management, and document control processes across the project portfolio.
- Direct the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project budgets, forecasts, expenditures, invoices, and schedules to ensure financial stewardship and achievement of key project milestones.
- Analyze cost and schedule performance, identify risks and variances, and implement mitigation and recovery strategies to maintain project objectives and portfolio performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and project teams to support contract reviews, negotiations, compliance requirements, and alignment with project scope, budget, and risk management strategies.
- Develop and deliver standardized dashboards, reports, and performance analytics that provide actionable insights into project costs, schedules, risks, and overall portfolio health for stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Provide oversight of portfolio risk management and document control practices to ensure effective governance, compliance, and project execution.
What you'll bring- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a related field.
- Eight years or more experience in project controls, project management, finance, construction, utilities, or a similar field.
- A valid driver's license and the responsibility to maintain it.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
How to stand out- Have experience supporting budgeting, cost control, and scheduling for large-scale capital projects, preferably in a utility, construction, or similar environment.
- Possess project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.
- Be proficient utilizing project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Power BI, Oracle)
The expected annual compensation range for this position is $94,000 - $117,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Incentive Program
- Retirement Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community Engagement, and more.
This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match, and/or aptitude.
Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
