Project Manager I – Gas Contracting

Xcel Energy

. Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeARVADA • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,900 - $120,566 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams
Responsible for overall project scope, schedule, cost and risk management
Leads team to achieve approved project scope, develops strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation
Coordinates development of detailed cost estimates, schedules and associated project RFP's, RFQ's, contracts, etc.
Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes
Manages the project scope, schedule and closely plans and manages all project costs
Ensures availability or seeks out adequate resources for projects
Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation as guided by project or program manager
Independently manage and build project plan deliverables on smaller projects and contribute to larger projects
Provide tracking of large project plans
Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans
Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment
Assist with management of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking
Support RFP and contract management processes
Review actuals versus planned budget during project life cycle to identify deviations, research reason for deviation and recommend corrective action
Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation
Manage resources, both internal and external
Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements
Manage a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost
Define deliverables and required delivery dates
Facilitate the involvement of all key stakeholders in requirements gathering and planning process
Develop solution design that encompasses the entire project scope, and secure all required approvals (internal, external, etc.)
Develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates
Manage project scope change process
Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle steps and assist in creation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Communicates project status to all levels of the organization
Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function
BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills
Understanding of core business processes/industry trends with ability to understand/apply ongoing changes
Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcost managementrisk managementbudgetingforecastingproject planningprocess improvementmilestone schedulingresource managementcontract management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentation skillsfacilitation skillscollaborationadaptabilityinfluenceproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementteamwork