Flexibility Option:
Hybrid option available
Job Req Id:
27282
Description:
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo , ND or Minneapolis, MN

• Remote work position with preference in Minneapolis, MN or Fargo, ND
• Travel required from 50-75%

Job Summary
Organizes, manages, and plans complex projects for implementation efforts, including but not limited to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployments, meter deployments, software installations, services projects, EV charging station installations and special projects as assigned. Creates and manages project plans from inception to project completion signoff. Manages the flow of associated materials for each project as needed. Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled and assures required specifications are met for all jobs in progress. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Essential functions
Works closely with Border States personnel as well as partners to provide project management for the assigned projects to meet and exceed project budget and timelines.
Sets up and facilitates project kick-off meetings as well as maintains a regular schedule of update meetings
Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project.
Manages multiple projects utilizing project management software and work order management systems.
Ensures quality customer support through expediting, pricing, follow-up, returns, and other services, as required.
Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.
Maintains a high level of teamwork and communication in ensuring a balanced workload within the team.
Deploys and maintains project site/ Teams channel.
Consistently provides responsive, quality service to our customers.
Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback related to project needs.
Coordinates with the Customer Financial Services staff to resolve customer-billing problems resulting from errors in the quotations process, pricing, shipping, delivery or other customer service/credit areas.
Non-essential functions
Oversees all or some of the following: product application and support, estimating, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, job site delivery, back hauling, and project close out.
Assists with vendor negotiations for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites
Develops quotations and requests bid/performance bonds for customers within company profit objectives and guidelines.
Attends training programs, as required.
Assists with trade shows, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
Minimum of two years of prior project management, customer service, quotation, or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred.
PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.
Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Internet, Email, SAP and Microsoft Project experience software preferred.
Proven experience in process development, process change, and process management
Skills and Abilities
Technical ability to understand utility electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred.
Knowledge of project management methodologies
Technical ability to read specifications and drawings highly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
Must be a team player and have the ability to resolve conflict as needed.
Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
Lift from Waist:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
< than 10 lbs. - Continuously
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Continuously
Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Not at all
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Not at all
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously
Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
Use of a computer - Continuously
Use of a telephone - Frequently
Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

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