54000-121800 per year | 13-May-2024 to 27-May-2024 (MST) | Butte, MT, USA | Salary | Transmission | Regular Full Time

Facilities Planner/Project Manager

Work Location : Butte, MT

Pay range : $54,000 to $121,800 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .

About this position:

Support the Facility Manager in the integration of sound facility management practices.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

• Paid parental leave

• Paid bereavement leave

• Paid training opportunities

• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

  Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

  About this job:

• Support the Facility Manager in the integration of sound facility management practices that ensure cost efficiency, optimum levels of service and asset protection. Ensure service and support needs are continually addressed at NorthWestern Energy's operating areas

• Maintain and update electronic building plans for purposes dealing directly with space planning, management and project development

• Manager assigned facility construction and maintenance projects

• Provide cost estimates, scheduling, conceptual drawings, and when required, bid ready drawings and specifications for new construction or renovation projects

• Communicate and develop professional working relationships with state and local agencies, vendors, contractors and design professionals

• Prepare cost studies relating to facility and utility improvement and renovation projects for approval

• Understanding of RFP, bidding and GCCM practices

• Manage contractors/service providers and inspect work to ensure it is performed in conformance to the contract, all applicable policies, building codes and regulations. Ensure project costs, schedule and scope are maintained

• Basic understanding of Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (HVAC) systems

• Ability to understand complex construction drawings and specifications

• Adapts and moves easily from one priority to another

• Ability to problem solve, negotiate and participates in conflict resolution

• Good document organization and decision-making skills

• Ability to address space needs with creative solutions

• Travel up to 15% of the time

• Requires lifting of materials up to 25 pounds

• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

  Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, related or equivalent experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit. Project management skills

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with internal customers

• Ability to achieve FMP (Facility Management Professional) or CFM (Certified Facility Manager) credentials

• Professional, self-directed and be able to work independently or in teams

• Knowledge of SAP and company accounting procedures preferred

  Requisition #4389

  Posting Dates: May 13, 2024 through May 27, 2024

  Department/Division: Transmission - Support Services

  Employment Physical: Required

  Drug Test: Required

  Background Check: Required

  Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

  Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within Butte, MT Service Territory

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com .