Assistant Enterprise Project Manager
$82,000–$102,000 | Hybrid eligible with in-person reporting (Duluth, MN)

At Minnesota Power (an ALLETE company), we provide safe, reliable, and increasingly sustainable energy to 150,000 customers across 26,000 square miles including some of the region’s most important industrial partners.

We’re hiring three Assistant Enterprise Project Managers to help deliver major capital projects that advance EnergyForward and move us toward a 100% carbon‑free future. Projects may include high‑voltage transmission lines, HVDC systems, solar and wind generation, and energy storage.

If you’ve led utility or industrial capital projects and thrive in construction‑focused environments, we want to meet you. Apply Now. Your work will help shape the next generation of clean energy.

What You’ll Do 

• Support High‑Impact Capital Projects
  • Contribute to large, complex, multi‑year capital projects—typically ranging from $50M to over $1B—by providing critical project coordination, planning support, documentation management, and cross‑functional assistance.
• Keep Projects Organized and On Track
  • Help develop detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Support performance tracking and maintain accurate project reports and dashboards that enable informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate Across Teams and Communities
  • Build strong working relationships with project teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Help communicate project Milestones, impacts, and progress updates to support transparency and positive project outcomes.
• Grow Your Skills and Contribute to Team Excellence
  • Engage in continuous improvement efforts while working alongside Enterprise Project Managers, engineers, and subject‑matter experts. Strengthen your project management capabilities as you contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.
• Reporting Location
  • These positions may report to one of the following locations which will be determined at the time of hire between the company and the selected candidate: Duluth, MN; Cloquet, MN; Eveleth, MN; Cohasset, MN; Coleraine, MN; or Little Falls, MN.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree PLUS five or more years project management, construction management, or project development experience in electric utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or industrial fields required, OR 
• Associate degree PLUS seven or more years project management, construction management, or project development experience in electric utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or industrial fields required.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. 
• Travel is occasionally required within Minnesota Power service territory, Northwest Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
• Required skills: 
  • Decisive decision-making skills,
  • Knowledge, and experience in own discipline while still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills,
  • Analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills,
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain internal and external working relationships.

Preferred

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant Project Management Institute (PMI) certification program preferred.

Outstanding Quality of Life

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers a unique combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure. Enjoy year-round access to hiking, skiing, and water sports, along with a lively downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The city’s vibrant community hosts a variety of events and activities for all ages, while the local food, arts, and craft brewery scenes provide something for everyone. Duluth is a welcoming place to live and build your career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $82,000–$102,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position. 

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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