Facilities Project Specialist - Full-time

NorthWestern Energy is hiring a full-time Facilities Project Specialist in Butte, MT, offering $17.17 to $38.94 per hour. The role involves supporting Facilities Management through project assistance, invoice processing, and maintaining building records. Responsibilities include collaborating with project managers on construction projects, managing facility inventories, and using CAD for design work. The position offers competitive benefits and requires in-person work at the Butte location.
17.17-38.94 per hour | Butte, MT, USA | Hourly | Transmission | Regular Full Time

Facilities Project Specialist

Work Location : Butte, MT

Pay range : $17.17 to $38.94 per hour

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:

The Facilities Project Specialist will work under general supervision providing support in all aspects to the Facilities Management Services Departments supporting system administration, large and small capital projects, and performing operations, maintenance and planning analysis in MT, SD and NE. This position will assist with coding invoices as needed including tracking expenses. The Specialist will assist with maintaining and updating building files and provide project support throughout Facilities. The Facilities Specialist will serve as a front-line contact for the Facilities help line. In addition, the Facilities Project Specialist will take a lead role in updating all records within ESRI InDoors, NorthWestern Energy's Space Management Software and maintaining all records within Asset Planner, NorthWestern Energy's Asset Management Software.

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:

+ Provide organizational assistance for the Facilities Management Services Department through facility planning, estimating, budgeting and invoice processing

+ Assist project managers with construction design projects by working with architects/engineers, building construction representatives and internal staff to insure that projects are completed on schedule, meeting budget targets and in compliance with local, state and international building codes.

+ Provide administration of the Facilities Drawing Database to perform a high level of interior design work on furniture layouts and small interior remodeling projects using CAD to prepare drawings and provide schedules and reports

+ Monitor facility inventories and purchase office equipment and supplies

+ Perform departmental support duties such as maintaining the FMS Safety Scorecard, coordination of Moves, Additions and Changes (MACs) for departmental planning and onboarding of new employees for office assignments, parking permits, etc...

+ Front-line contact for the Facilities Help Line and documenting and communicating internal customer requests through Change gear

+ Travel up to 10% to other plant locations, company meetings and throughout NWE service territory for on-site inspections

+ Required lifting of materials up to 75 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:

+ Verification of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

+ Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

+ Associate's degree in Design/Drafting, Facility Management, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study or equivalent years of experience in drafting and/or facility management field experience

+ Bachelor's degree, preferred

+ Proficient with AutoCAD; preferred

+ Excellent written communication and organizational skills

+ Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Suite Products, SAP, PowerPlan or other department related products

+ Strong demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

+ Able to work with limited supervision and be innovative

+ Access roofs by climbing ladders

Requisition #4491

Posting Dates: January 13, 2025 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Transmission/Support Services

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy 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 .