Sr Project Manager

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4 Locations
In-Office
120K-139K Annually
Senior level
Utilities
The Role
Lead complex transmission infrastructure projects, overseeing planning, construction, and compliance while managing budgets and project teams.
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Summary of Responsibilities:

Build What Powers Communities
At ATC, our work keeps the lights on for millions. As a Construction Project Manager, you’ll lead complex, high-impact transmission infrastructure projects that strengthen reliability, support customers, and shape the future of the energy grid. This role is ideal for a confident project leader who thrives in both office and field environments—someone who takes ownership, leads with safety in mind, and delivers results through collaboration.
If you’re motivated by building critical infrastructure, guiding diverse teams, and solving complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Why This Role Matters
Construction Project Managers at ATC are trusted leaders responsible for delivering some of the most critical utility-scale infrastructure projects in the region. You will oversee multiple projects from planning through construction to project close-out. Project Managers at ATC are strong promoters of the safety and regulatory compliance, and balance project scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
This role offers visibility, influence, across the organization and the chance to leave your mark on assets that directly support grid reliability and our customers.

Essential Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do 

  • Lead cross-functional project teams including ATC personnel, contractors, consultants, and supplemental resources. 

  • Deliver projects safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with environmental, regulatory, and internal requirements. 

  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules, milestones, and execution strategies. 

  • Partner with internal teams to develop and maintain accurate project cost estimates and forecasts. 

  • Monitor budgets, cash flow, cost variances, and project risk and contingency. 

  • Oversee engineering, design, and construction activities performed by third-party vendors. 

  • Facilitate regular project status meetings, resolve issues, and approve invoices. 

What You Bring 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. 

  • 6+ years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale infrastructure or construction projects. 

  • Preference for candidates with 3+ years of transmission construction or project management experience. 

  • Proven leadership in technical and construction environments. 

  • Strong vendor and contractor oversight capabilities. 

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical and non-technical audiences. 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. 

  • Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills. 

  • Strategic thinker who can act tactically to deliver results. 

Why ATC 

At ATC, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who care deeply about safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer meaningful work, leadership growth opportunities, and the chance to shape infrastructure that truly matters. 

ATC embraces flexibility in our work and our workplace.  You are able to choose to work at home or in the office, depending on your schedule for the day and the needs of the business, however, this role is not 100% remote.

The targeted base pay for this position is $119,500 to $139,400 annually.*  Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more. 

*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

Number of Openings Available:

1

Posting Date:

2026-03-26

Time Type:

Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Applicants have rights under employment laws.  

ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together.  We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. 

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The Company
Kingsford, , MI
716 Employees

What We Do

ATC is connecting you with a sustainable energy future. We are a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in portions of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As an owner and operator of almost 10,000 miles of transmission lines and more than 560 substations, we help meet the power needs of more than 5 million customers in Midwestern communities. Our mission is to perfect our business and lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. We live a culture of one team – connected by purpose, curiosity and positive energy. We are guided by our values: We Care, We Challenge, We Commit, We Communicate, We Compete and We Celebrate

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