Sr Construction Manager

ATC; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

American Transmission Co. (ATC) is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field construction of transmission lines and substations, coordinating contractors, crews, and stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time projects that strengthen the electric grid.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, vendor oversight, and the ability to travel across the footprint. You will monitor safety, quality, and schedules, prepare reports, and drive project readiness from start to closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of transmission or utility construction experience.
• Experience overseeing field construction activities and contractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with contractors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing plans and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction technology tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel across footprint.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction oversight for transmission line and substation projects.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with specs, 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.
• Coordinate construction activities among contractors and ATC functional groups.
• Prepare contractor performance evaluations and project status reports.
• Ensure project closeout activities, documentation, and as-built records are completed accurately.

Skills

On-site construction oversight

Contractor management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction technology tools

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

As a Construction Manager, you’ll serve as ATC’s field representative, coordinating contractors, crews, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plan.

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.

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