Consultant, Construction Program Manager – Partner Led Delivery Projects

ATC

. Develop program and project goals aligned with ATC's long-term investment strategy .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePewaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $148,300 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project and program management within the utilities and energy infrastructure sectors, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and financial oversight. Proven ability to lead complex, multi-project programs while coordinating effectively with diverse stakeholders and maintaining accountability across various organizational functions.

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Project ManagementProgram GovernanceRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ControlsContract AdministrationBudget MonitoringSchedule ManagementRisk AssessmentPerformance MetricsDecision RightsEscalation PathwaysContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationNegotiationInfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPgMP CertificationPE License

Industry Keywords

UtilitiesEnergy InfrastructureConstruction ManagementRegulated Capital ProjectsHeavy Civil EnvironmentsTransmission LineSubstationGrid ExpansionEPCDesign-Build

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop program and project goals aligned with ATC's long-term investment strategy
Establish delivery strategies, project plans, sequencing scenarios, schedules, governance routines, decision rights, escalation pathways, and performance measures
Provide owner-side oversight of strategic delivery partners
Coordinate project activities with internal teams, utilities, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
Lead or support project agreement discussions and contracting strategies
Monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts, schedules, risks, issues, commitments, performance metrics, and documentation
Manage delivery at the program and portfolio level across partner-led work
Identify risks, constraints, resource needs, partner performance concerns, and execution priorities
Prepare program updates, recommendations, and governance materials for senior management and executive stakeholders
Lead consultant and contractor oversight, scope definition, project readiness, partner accountability, and continuous improvement
Own program integration and delivery-partner performance while maintaining accountability boundaries with Engineering and the Owner's Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in project management, program management, construction management, utilities, energy, infrastructure, or related capital project roles, including leadership of large or multi-project programs
Experience supporting utility, transmission, energy infrastructure, engineering consulting, construction, regulated capital projects, or heavy civil environments; owner-side partner oversight strongly preferred
Demonstrated success setting program direction and managing portfolios with significant budget, schedule, stakeholder, risk, and third-party delivery complexity
Experience supporting transmission line, substation, network upgrade, grid expansion, or other major infrastructure projects
Strong program governance, project controls, forecasting, financial management, documentation, contract administration, and risk management capabilities
Ability to lead work across Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Construction, and external partner organizations while maintaining clear roles and accountability
Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and influence skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, equivalent experience, or a related field required
Master's degree preferred
PMP certification preferred; PgMP, PE, construction management, risk, or project controls credentials may also be valuable
Experience leading partner-led delivery approaches, including EPC, EPCM, design-build, engineering consulting, construction management, or comparable models preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Employer-sponsored pension plan
401(k) match
HSA contribution
Life and disability insurance
Health care benefits
Generous time off plans
Flexible work arrangements