Sr Construction Manager

American Transmission Co.; City of Pewaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

American Transmission Co. (ATC) is seeking a Construction Manager to lead safe, on-site execution of transmission line and substation projects across our Wisconsin footprint, strengthening and modernizing the electric grid.

You will oversee contractor activities, review daily reports, manage field resources, enforce contracts and safety standards, and collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Environmental teams to deliver quality results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of transmission construction, distribution construction, or related utility construction experience.
• Experience supporting field construction activities, contractor oversight, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with contractors, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction technology tools.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel across our footprint.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction oversight for transmission line and substation projects.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications, contracts, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
• Identify and remove barriers that could impact project schedules or field productivity.
• Provide leadership and direction to contractors and construction crews to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor construction quality and adherence to design requirements.
• Prepare contractor performance evaluations and project status reports.
• Participate in constructability reviews, material planning, and project readiness activities.
• Ensure project closeout activities, documentation, and as-built records are completed accurately.

Skills

Contractor management

Field supervision

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

At American Transmission Co. (ATC), our work is about more than building infrastructure. We help deliver reliable electricity to millions of people across the region. As a Construction Manager, you'll be on the front lines of that mission, leading the safe execution of transmission line and substation projects that strengthen and modernize the electric grid. If you're a hands-on construction professional who thrives in the field, enjoys solving complex challenges, values safety above all else, and takes pride in delivering quality work, we want to hear from you.

Essential Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Lead Safe Construction Execution

Provide on-site construction oversight for transmission line and substation projects. Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications, contracts, environmental requirements, and quality standards. Identify and remove barriers that could impact project schedules or field productivity. Provide leadership and direction to contractors and construction crews to support successful project outcomes.

Champion Safety

Serve as a visible safety leader in the field. Observe work practices and reinforce safe behaviors. Conduct safety conversations and address unsafe conditions promptly. Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA requirements and ATC safety expectations. Promote a culture where everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.

Manage Contractors & Field Resources

Review contractor daily reports and weekly attestations. Validate labor, equipment, and material charges. Ensure work is performed according to contract requirements and project expectations. Coordinate construction activities among contractors and ATC functional groups. Support construction scope changes through ATC's established field change management process.

Drive Quality & Project Performance

Monitor construction quality and adherence to design requirements. Prepare contractor performance evaluations and project status reports. Participate in constructability reviews, material planning, and project readiness activities. Ensure project closeout activities, documentation, and as-built records are completed accurately.

Build Relationships

Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Environmental, and Safety teams. Communicate construction activities with customers, landowners, and stakeholders. Develop solutions that balance operational, customer, environmental, and project requirements.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

High school diploma or GED.

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years of transmission construction, distribution construction, or related utility construction experience. Experience supporting field construction activities, contractor oversight, or utility infrastructure projects. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build productive relationships with contractors, customers, and project stakeholders. Experience reviewing plans, specifications, and construction documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction technology tools. Valid driver's license and the ability to travel across our footprint.

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of transmission line and/or substation construction practices. Knowledge of contractor management and contract compliance. Familiarity with labor, equipment, and material management. Ability to interpret construction drawings and field documentation. Understanding of construction quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Why ATC

Purpose-Driven Work: Every project you support helps deliver safe, reliable electricity across the region and enables the energy future.

A Safety-First Culture: Safety is our highest priority. We invest in our employees, contractors, and work practices so everyone returns home safely.

Meaningful Impact: You'll play a key role in delivering critical transmission infrastructure that supports communities, businesses, and the economy.

Professional Growth: Work with experienced industry professionals, gain exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects, and continue building your expertise in the utility industry.

Variety and Challenge: No two projects are exactly alike. You'll work across transmission lines, substations, customer projects, system improvements, and emerging grid modernization initiatives.

Join Us

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $119,500 to $139,400 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more. *The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants have rights under employment laws. ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

ATC is a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As owner and operator of more than 9,530 miles of transmission lines and 530 substations, we help meet the electric needs of more than 5 million people in our service area.