Team Lead - Utility Construction Contract Management

EEONLINE; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Team Lead to oversee Utility Construction Contract Management, leading a team of contract specialists and ensuring contract execution, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will drive standardization, coach staff, manage risk, and collaborate with operations to align projects with company standards and budgets.

This leadership role requires strong communication, decision-making, and a commitment to safe, cost-effective construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field required.
• 5 years of experience in utility construction or related field.
• Supervisory experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee utility construction contract activities to ensure standards and compliance.
• Develop and coach a contract specialists team; manage workload and performance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and accurate billing through field audits.
• Coordinate with operations and stakeholders for planning and compliance tracking.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks and performance issues.
• Drive process improvements and standardization in contract management.
• Lead training and communication on contracts; support contractor and customer interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Business systems software

Job description

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Team Lead - Utility Construction Contract Management

Organization

Alliant Energy Corporation

Region

Canada, Wisconsin, Multiple Locations

End Of Contest

January 12, 2027

Type

Full time

Category

Construction

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Description

Job Summary

Team Lead Utility Construction Contract Management leads the administration and oversight of utility construction contracts while providing direct guidance to a team of contract specialists. This role serves as a strategic liaison between contractors, operations leadership, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent contract execution, regulatory compliance, and contractor performance.

Team Lead is responsible for driving standardization, resolving complex contract issues, improving processes, and developing team capability to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective utility construction operations.

What You Will Do

• Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy's Core Values at all times.
• Lead and oversee utility construction contract activities, ensuring alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives while holding the team accountable for consistent execution.
• Supervise and develop a team of contract specialists, including setting expectations, managing workload, coaching performance, and serving as the escalation point for complex contract and contractor issues.
• Oversee contractor performance and compliance, directing field audits and reviews to ensure safety, quality, and billing accuracy, and driving corrective actions where needed.
• Coordinate with operations and internal stakeholders to support project planning, execution, and compliance tracking, ensuring alignment across teams and priorities.
• Manage contract risk and issue resolution, ensuring timely identification, escalation, and mitigation of risks, discrepancies, and performance concerns.
• Drive process improvement and standardization in contract management practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve contractor outcomes.
• Lead communication, implementation, and training for contracts, ensuring team members and stakeholders understand standards, policies, and expectations, while supporting effective contractor and customer interactions.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. Preferred

Required Experience

• 5 years experience in utility construction industry or related experience.

Preferred Experience

• Supervisory experience or equivalent preferred. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience).
• Experience in contract management.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of utility construction practices, work methods, and standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, codes, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret utility maps, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in business systems and project management tools.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Key Skills

• Construction Management Gas Distribution Systems Management Issue Management Maintenance Management Outage Management Quality Management Standards Troubleshooting

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Contact

Alliant Energy Corporation
4902 N Biltmore Ln
Madison
Wisconsin United States
www.alliantenergy.com

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