Project Controls Analyst

Position: Project Controls Analyst

Location: Fergus Falls, Minnesota with hybrid remote work opportunities available

Description:

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Our employees’ impact can take many forms. In this role, Project Controls Analyst will lead and support various processes across a variety of projects under the Project Management Organization to ensure our projects are on budget and schedule while meeting regulatory and reporting requirements.

Some examples of those activities will include:

- Analyzing project-related records, costs, databases, and systems to optimize operational efficiencies and implementing process controls to support strategic decision making and to track project performance.

- Support contract management by determining and implementing contract requirements and deliverables and analyzing schedule, budget, and risk impacts.

- Developing cost-loaded budgets, analyzing performance data, identifying and mitigating risks, managing change orders, and ensuring the project stays on track and within budget.

- Produce reports, dashboards and presentations regarding project financial status.

- Manage escrow accounts for jointly owned projects.

- Coordinates with internal and external project stakeholders to communicate progress and potentially raise risk concerns as appropriate.

Qualifications:

We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who strive for excellence while aligning with our values: Integrity, Safety, Community, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

- There’s a lot of innovation in our industry and we want positive, can-do people who are resilient through the challenges that sometimes come with change. The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail oriented, and enjoy problem solving.

- Must have demonstrated experience with typical office software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Information Systems. Knowledge in SQL and PowerBI or similar applications is preferred.

- This role is heavily collaborative across the organization and with external stakeholders, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed and enjoy the role.

- Requires bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience is preferred.

- A minimum of 3 years’ experience with utility operations, accounting, project management, or comparable business experience is preferred.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At OTP, we are dedicated to building a workplace that fosters diverse perspectives and skillsets, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Offering:

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.

- Competitive wage & benefit package.

- The expected base compensation for this role is $69,000 - $87,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

- Employee stock ownership options

- Retirement savings fund with employer match

- Health insurance plan options

- Training – our average employee spends [30] hours in training and development each year! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.

- Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!

- Access to mental health support from the experts via SupportLinc.

To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. We’ll accept applications through September 29, 2025.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.