Associate/Project Manager-Electric Transmission
- Northern Natural Gas
- Urbandale, Iowa
- Full Time
Associate/Project Manager-Electric Transmission
IA, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a multi-level posting.
Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.
The associate/project manager, develops, budgets and directs short and long-term large-scale transmission, substation and distribution projects within MidAmerican Energy Company. The project manager will be responsible for implementation of projects which require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely, safe, and cost effective completion of assigned projects, takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end user operations and public relations. Projects may involve multiple site locations and involve tens of millions in expenditure level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with capital investments and process improvements for transmission, substation and distribution projects and oversees the completion of project construction with regular attendance at project construction sites required (40%).
Coordinates with internal and external resources in the completion of project evaluations, schedules, cost forecasts and tracking, project studies and surveys, regulatory approvals, resource assessments, supporting the acquisition of local, state, and federal permits and oversees project contractors, consultants, and processes to ensure the safe and timely completion of projects (30%).
Negotiates, amends and administers contracts associated with major transmission, substation and distribution projects and leads the turnover of projects to company operational business units. The position is responsible for project document organization, maintenance, and control (10%).
Build and maintains key government agency, landowner and business relationships that support the construction and operations of projects. Provides presentations to internal and external audiences. Supports the company's response to landowner and local government agencies, concerns, issues and internal and external data requests that arise during development and construction activities. Monitor and report on performance related to progress, safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all project activity (10%).
Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (10%).
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, construction management, business administration or related field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree).
Seven years of related professional experience; minimum of five years directly related professional project management experience. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is required or to be acquired within one year of position acceptance and maintained for Associate Project Manager - Electric Transmission.
Ten years of related professional experience; minimum of seven years directly related professional project management experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required or to be acquired within one year of position acceptance and maintained for Project Manager - Electric Transmission.
Knowledge of business skills, management, budgeting and analysis.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management skills and financial evaluations.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
ABOUT US
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
10003174
Posting Date
07/21/2025, 10:50 AM
Apply Before
07/28/2025, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Locations
106 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA, 52801, US
1630 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, US
401 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101, US
1035 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, US
4124 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Pay Range
$103,800-$140,400
Relocation Assistance
Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
Business
MidAmerican Energy Company
IA, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a multi-level posting.
Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.
The associate/project manager, develops, budgets and directs short and long-term large-scale transmission, substation and distribution projects within MidAmerican Energy Company. The project manager will be responsible for implementation of projects which require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely, safe, and cost effective completion of assigned projects, takes projects from original concept through final implementation. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including end user operations and public relations. Projects may involve multiple site locations and involve tens of millions in expenditure level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops project plans, provides direction and coordinates project activities associated with capital investments and process improvements for transmission, substation and distribution projects and oversees the completion of project construction with regular attendance at project construction sites required (40%).
Coordinates with internal and external resources in the completion of project evaluations, schedules, cost forecasts and tracking, project studies and surveys, regulatory approvals, resource assessments, supporting the acquisition of local, state, and federal permits and oversees project contractors, consultants, and processes to ensure the safe and timely completion of projects (30%).
Negotiates, amends and administers contracts associated with major transmission, substation and distribution projects and leads the turnover of projects to company operational business units. The position is responsible for project document organization, maintenance, and control (10%).
Build and maintains key government agency, landowner and business relationships that support the construction and operations of projects. Provides presentations to internal and external audiences. Supports the company's response to landowner and local government agencies, concerns, issues and internal and external data requests that arise during development and construction activities. Monitor and report on performance related to progress, safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all project activity (10%).
Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (10%).
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, computer science, construction management, business administration or related field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree).
Seven years of related professional experience; minimum of five years directly related professional project management experience. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is required or to be acquired within one year of position acceptance and maintained for Associate Project Manager - Electric Transmission.
Ten years of related professional experience; minimum of seven years directly related professional project management experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required or to be acquired within one year of position acceptance and maintained for Project Manager - Electric Transmission.
Knowledge of business skills, management, budgeting and analysis.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management skills and financial evaluations.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
ABOUT US
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
ABOUT THE TEAM
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
10003174
Posting Date
07/21/2025, 10:50 AM
Apply Before
07/28/2025, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Shift
Day
Locations
106 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA, 52801, US
1630 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, US
401 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101, US
1035 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, US
4124 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Pay Range
$103,800-$140,400
Relocation Assistance
Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
Business
MidAmerican Energy Company
Job ID: 487070139
Originally Posted on: 7/27/2025
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