At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us to serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Business Coordinator role, you will lead and support various processes across a variety of projects.

Some examples of those activities include:

Updating and maintaining project-related records, costs, databases, and systems. Support contract management by tracking deliverables and change orders and appropriately taking action to keep the project moving. Lead and organize meetings to sustain project controls and ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timing expectations. Produce written reports and presentations regarding project progress. Coordinates with internal and external project stakeholders to communicate progress and potentially raise risk concerns as appropriate.

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:

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. Must have demonstrated experience with typical office software such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed and enjoy the role. You’ll love this role if you’re detail-oriented while able to see the big picture. Project and contract management experience utilizing tools and/or techniques in developing, managing, and implementing multiple projects and contracts concurrently. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting preferred but we’d be excited to hear about any relevant work experience.

Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

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. Employee stock ownership options Retirement savings fund with employer match Health insurance plan options Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 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 at SupportLinc.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com.  We’ll accept applications through December 27, 2024. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.

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.