Senior Construction Program Manager - Energy Infrastructure

Alliant Energy Corp Serv Inc; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a Lead Project Manager / Principal Program Manager – Construction to drive major generation and energy infrastructure projects, including CT power plants and related facilities. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery while balancing safety, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

The role offers strategic leadership across engineering, operations, regulatory, and construction partners.

Qualifications

• Lead Project Manager/Principal Program Manager with 8+ to 15+ years in managing large projects.
• PMP certification required or must be attained within 8 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Conducts project stage gate and periodic quality reviews for high risk, costly, value‑added or large, complex projects.
• Supports program and project governance responsibilities.
• Promotes value of program management methodologies and updates processes and training.
• Provides understanding of program management to sponsors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Manages portfolio risks and issues and escalates as needed.
• Mentors staff in organizational change management within program/project management.

Skills

Change Management

Construction Management

Contract Management

Cost Management

Project and Program Management

Project Controls

Project Management Governance

Quality Management

Risk Management

Schedule Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Alliant Energy is seeking a Lead Project Manager / Principal Program Manager – Construction to drive major generation and energy infrastructure projects, including CT power plants and related facilities. You will lead planning, execution, and delivery while balancing safety, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

The role offers strategic leadership across engineering, operations, regulatory, and construction partners.