Construction Management Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Summary of Responsibilities:

Lead the Teams Building the Grid of the Future
At ATC, the work we do matters. Every transmission line, substation, and infrastructure investment we deliver strengthens the reliability of the electric grid and helps power homes, businesses, and communities across our service territory.
We're looking for an experienced and people-focused leader to join our Construction Management team. As Team Leader Construction Management, you'll lead talented construction professionals and contractor partners responsible for safely delivering critical transmission infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to shape the future of the grid while developing high-performing teams and driving excellence in construction execution.
If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in complex project environments, enjoys developing others, and has a passion for safety and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
A CAREER THAT MAKES AN IMPACT
In this role, you'll lead Construction Managers and external construction resources supporting transmission line and substation capital projects. You'll provide strategic direction and balance safety, quality, schedule, budget, contractor performance, and workforce development while driving execution excellence.
Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Safety, Environmental, and Real Estate teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring critical infrastructure is delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of quality.

Essential Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead People and Build Capability
Lead, coach, and develop Construction Management employees
Create an engaged, accountable, and high-performing team culture
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development
Mentor future leaders while building organizational capability
Deliver Construction Excellence
Direct construction resources supporting transmission line, underground transmission, and substation projects
Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations
Balance competing priorities and allocate resources across multiple projects and programs
Drive effective contractor oversight and execution performance
Foster Strong Partnerships
Partner with internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery
Build trusted relationships with contractor and alliance partners
Influence decision-making across cross-functional teams
Align construction strategies with organizational priorities and business needs
Drive Continuous Improvement
Promote a culture of operational excellence and accountability
Champion process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and project outcomes
Identify opportunities to improve contractor performance, construction practices, and resource utilization
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in utility, energy, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction environments
Experience leading teams responsible for construction project execution
Demonstrated success managing contractors and delivering complex capital projects
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Utility transmission and/or substation construction experience
Experience leading large-scale infrastructure portfolios
Strong understanding of contractor management and construction governance practices
WHAT SETS YOU APART
A relentless commitment to safety and creating a strong safety culture
Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities
Strategic thinking and sound business judgment
Strong contractor management and relationship-building skills
Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
Excellent communication and decision-making skills
Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
WHY JOIN ATC?
At ATC, you'll join a company committed to safety, collaboration, innovation, and serving our communities. We invest in our employees, encourage professional growth, and empower leaders to make meaningful contributions that help shape the future of our energy infrastructure.
Build the future. Lead with purpose. Join our Great Place to Work.

The targeted base pay for this position is $159,600 to $186,200 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:

2026-07-01

Time Type:

Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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 anycharacteristic protected by law.

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