Senior Project Manager - (Wind Construction)

About the role

Join Alliant Energy, a leading utility company that owns and operates nearly 1,800 megawatts of wind energy resources across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Wind Construction to lead the execution of major wind energy projects in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Understands and utilizes Alliant Energy project management methodologies and processes based on Project Management Institute (PMI) for project delivery in order to achieve scope, schedule, and cost objectives, while effectively managing risks that have the potential to affect project deliverables.
• Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and technical objective required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome.
• Determines appropriate project resource and staffing skillsets, including determining the level of expertise needed to complete a project while assessing strategies that can be made to reduce the overall project risk factor.
• Manages applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel.
• Ensures that the work is completed to specifications and is on schedule as specified in the contract.
• Responsible for development and execution of communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects, including the development and reporting of project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders in an agreed to format, frequency, material content, and audience for the communications.
• Ensures training needs are met for project team members and users of project.
• Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs.
• Provides support to and mentors others in the use of organizational change management methodology and business consulting support as needed within the context of program and project management to aid in assurance of achievement of strategic objectives.
• May be responsible for performing a cost/benefit analysis of the project and ensuring feasibility.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Preferred
• Experience: 5 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized, complex projects
• 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

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with project management software and tools
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance

Benefits

Enjoy the flexibility of working from the office or home and traveling to project sites as needed. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus are also available to support your transition.

Pay

The final salary offered will generally fall within the range of $120,000 - $145,000, depending on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity, and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements are available, allowing you to balance your work and personal life.

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

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus

Pay Range

$120,000 - $145,000

Application Instructions

No application instructions provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alliant Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.