Project Manager / Engineer

Job Title: Project Manager / Engineer
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Contract
Compensation: $64.00 - $66.00
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Responsibilities

• Support Xcel’s energy supply projects group by managing emergent capital projects at power plants across the region.
• Oversee all emergent capital projects, supporting larger base and major capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, and manage project documentation including bids, quotes, and material deliveries.
• Collaborate closely with operations, reliability engineering, contractors, vendors, and external consultants.
• Attend daily POD meetings to plan critical daily activities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, with responsibilities including planning, execution, and administrative oversight.
• Lead teams of engineers, contractors, and vendors, ensuring project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Support reliability engineering efforts in developing project justifications and managing capital requests.
• Ensure project documentation and technical specifications are accurate and updated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, or related field).
• 2+ years of project management experience, especially in plant or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience managing contractors and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and Excel; experience with SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of project management processes, budgets, and scope development.
• Ability to work on-site 3 days per week, with flexibility to work up to 5 days occasionally.
• Prefer candidates with FE exam passed or interested in certification; PMP or PE licenses are a plus.

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