Lead Project Manager - Construction

About the role

Alliant Energy’s purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. The company prioritizes safety, offers volunteer opportunities, and provides competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. The Strategic Projects team is seeking a Lead Project Manager to support new Gas Generation Projects and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project stage‑gate and periodic quality reviews for high‑risk, costly, value‑added, or large, complex projects.
• Support program and project governance responsibilities.
• Promote the value and improve effectiveness of program and project management methodology, processes, and tools through development and delivery of updated processes and training materials.
• Provide thorough understanding of program and project management to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders, guiding project managers through the project lifecycle.
• Communicate overall project portfolio status to sponsors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Escalate portfolio risks and issues appropriately and conduct triage to lead troubled initiatives back on course.
• Apply program management methodology to support strategic alignment, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, integration management, and program risk management.
• Support and mentor others in the use of organizational change management methodology within program and project management.
• Provide direct program management services for large strategic programs.
• Engage in other duties that support Alliant Energy’s values and purpose.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related area.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 8+ years of professional experience in program or project management managing multiple large projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to organize large program and project plans and document them effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodology and ability to promote and improve related practices.
• Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Effective leadership and team skills.
• Ability to develop and apply performance measures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software (e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets, project‑management tools).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Cost Management
• Project and Program Management
• Project Controls
• Project Management Governance
• Quality Management
• Risk Management
• Schedule Management
• Stakeholder Management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Volunteer opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $145,000 – $160,000. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. Final salary will depend on responsibilities, experience, skill set, internal pay equity, and other relevant qualifications.