Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide overall leadership and direction to the project delivery organization, developing and implementing project management principles for transmission and distribution capital projects. Oversee permitting activities, right of way and easement acquisition and negotiations, and capital project implementation activities through effective budgeting and project management and controls principles. Lead engagement in industry forums dedicated to project development with the goal of protecting the interests of the Company and its customers.
Pay Range: $113,650 - $187,700 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship: Director of Transmission & Engineering Services
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

WHAT IS DESIRED:

• Associate’s Degree
• Prior leadership experience in distribution and transmission planning, engineering, or operations.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems planning, engineering, and operations.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution recovery mechanisms and regulatory relationship building.
• Knowledge of project management principles and their use in a utility environment.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct workload and prioritize business needs.
• Possess unquestioned integrity and excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to speak comfortably in front of groups.
  This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
  About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
  Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
  Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.
  Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversight for electric project delivery efforts, permitting, project planning, right-of-way acquisition, and easement management and compliance.
• Work with the Design and Project Management team to develop financial and operational models to optimize capital expenditures for the electric transmission and distribution systems. Such models and execution plans must appropriately balance financial risk, regulatory risk, operational risk, and the Company’s reputation.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for development of project delivery capability within the Black Hills Corporation’s electric operating utilities.
• Implement continuous improvement principles into project delivery at Black Hills Corporation.
• Manage development and implementation of project delivery processes, including identification of roles and responsibilities, workflow management, and process improvement.
• Oversee completion of capital projects with an emphasis on completing projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure capital projects are completed safely and identify processes and procedures that will ensure safety of all personnel involved in project implementation.
• Develop and oversee processes that provide field observation and learning for Company personnel as appropriate.
• Directly lead a team of 3 - 5 personnel consisting of Sr. Project Manager Transmission, Project Manager Transmission.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Director of Transmission and Engineering Services to establish business goals and objectives for the project delivery group that complement overall goals and objectives for the Company’s electric utilities. Communicate, monitor, and review goals and objectives on an ongoing basis to ensure consistency with business unit goals and objectives.
• Ensure succession planning and employee development plans and processes are in place for members of the project delivery team.
• Participate in industry conferences, workshops, and forums to keep abreast of issues relating to transmission and distribution project implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.