PROJECT MANAGER III

About CORE

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to our communities. With a commitment to innovation and member satisfaction, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our members while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.

About the job

CORE Electric Cooperative is seeking a Project Manager III to join our Engineering Department, reporting to the System Improvement Manager, located in Sedalia office. This individual will manage projects and coordinate activities related to transmission, substation, and distribution. The Project Manager will collaborate with the consulting engineer, CORE's Engineering and Operations Departments, and contractors to schedule, inspect, and supervise projects. Additionally, they will provide QA/QC review, mentor entry-level PMs, review proposed contracts and construction documents, prepare as-built construction documents, and assess contractor billings. They will represent CORE's interests in all aspects of their work and ensure compliance with current contract standards and specifications.

This is an Exempt onsite position at our Sedalia office, located at 5496 North U.S. Highway 85, Sedalia, CO 80135.

You will...

• Manage engineering and construction activities for substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, facility relocations and other projects.
• Practice cost control and monitor expenditures, approve invoices, and change orders, and manage project scopes and schedules.
• Ensure projects are closed in accordance with procedures in place with GIS, Finance, Purchasing and Operations.
• Participate in reviewing project designs, studies, submittals, contract award evaluations and material requirements for all projects. Including review for compliance with NESC, RUS and CORE's standards and procedures.
• Prepare bid documents, participate in pre-bid meetings, evaluate proposals, and provide award recommendations for various engineering and construction contracts.
• Prepare and oversee contracts with independent contractors, such as consultants, electrical contractors, surveyors, tree trimmers, reclamation firms, and other vendors.
• Support the permitting and land acquisition activities. Must build relationships with the various entities, understanding and acknowledging changes to the utility accommodation codes and advocating for CORE when changes are proposed to existing codes.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating department procedures, project design criteria and RFP documents.
• Mentor other Project Managers and interns.
• Recommend and implement new or improved engineering standards, practices, or methods.

We are excited to speak to someone with the following...

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, business, information technology or related field. Will consider candidates with equivalent work experience in place of formal educational requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of 115kV or higher transmission permitting, design and construction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate, train, lead, and influence others.
• Experience providing work direction to diverse work teams, including Consultants.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Projects, PowerPoint and with general office equipment.
• Requires valid Colorado driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• A Colorado Professional Engineer's license and PMP Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to use PLS-CADD software to review Consultant models.
• Experience with transmission design packages and the ability to review Consultant submittals, which would include:
  • Design criteria
  • Permitting documents
  • Construction access maps
  • Pole spotting and construction access
  • Steel pole procurement package
  • Framing drawings and Bill of Materials
  • Issued for Bid package

CORE offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following...

• 9/80 work schedule: Every other Friday off!
• Eight paid holidays per year
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year
• Paid parental leave (80 hours)
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Long term Care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • HSA employer contribution: $900 for employee only, $1,800 for employee + dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested
• Wellness reimbursement: Up to $300 per year
• Travel assistance & identity theft support services
• Length of service program
• Free Onsite EV charging stations (at certain locations)
• Onsite micro market (at certain locations)
• Onsite gym with golf simulator and massage chairs (at certain locations)

Salary Range: $131,664 - $175,552.00 annually

This position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, subject to individual performance.

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 4/30/2025. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not. We encourage qualified candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on opportunities.

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at