Utility Project Manager

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Utility Project Manager in our West Allis, Wisconsin location. You will lead a team of Customer Service Technicians, Designers, Expediting Clerks, and/or other clerical staff, managing design and construction projects from initiation to completion.

The role requires an associate degree or 3 years in leadership related to utility design/construction, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or 3 years in a leadership role related to utility design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Customer Service Technicians, Designers, Expediting Clerks, and/or other clerical staff; coach, develop, and monitor performance.
• Manage multiple projects from initiation through completion with scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Collaborate with Area Management and external customers to meet design and project needs.
• Drive process and system improvements in design and construction processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Utility Project Manager in our West Allis, Wisconsin location.

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first‑hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Customer Service Technicians, Designers, Expediting Clerks, and/or other clerical staff. Provide coaching, counseling, discipline, training and development to team members as required. To routinely and regularly monitor performance, reinforce expectations, evaluate and communicate performance levels to individual team members and adjust plans and priorities to meet goals as necessary.
• Establish performance management and development plans annually with each team member and strive for continuous improvement. Monitor performance, reinforce expectations, and evaluate and communicate performance levels to individual team members.
• Manage multiple projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment of design, scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
• Work with Area Management and external customers to ensure customer service and design needs are met for gas and electric projects.
• Lead process and system improvements to enhance the design and construction business processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related field. In lieu of a degree, candidates with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role relating to utility design and/or construction may be considered.
• Strong leadership abilities including coaching, team building, mentoring, conflict management, and performance planning/feedback skills and must be effective in building rapport with the team and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment are required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.

This position may require unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting construction prints.
• Knowledge of administrative code; rates; rules, and regulations for electric services.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

End Date:10/29/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56

Pay Range Maximum: $135,761

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary. Learn more at Careers

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.