Manager Construction Management

American Transmission Company, LLC

$184K — $214K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combinations of education and equivalent experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in construction management, utility infrastructure delivery, or project management.
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Experience leading internal teams and external resources.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee construction management staff for transmission line and substation projects.
  • Ensure contractors meet technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Coordinate field execution activities across multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Drive project delivery while balancing safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Coach and mentor a team of construction professionals.
  • Establish clear performance expectations for contractors and consultants.
  • Collaborate with various departments to develop construction solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including annual incentive bonuses and employer-sponsored pension plan.
  • 401(k) match and HSA contribution.
  • Life and disability insurance, health care benefits.
  • Generous time-off plans and flexible work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities:

Lead the Safe Delivery of the Energy Infrastructure Our Communities Depend On

We're looking for an experienced Manager Construction Management to lead a team responsible for the successful execution of transmission line and substation construction projects across our service territory. This is an opportunity to influence some of the region's most important energy infrastructure investments while helping develop the next generation of construction leaders.

Essential Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

As a key member of ATC's Construction and Commissioning leadership team, you will:

Lead Construction Execution
  • Oversee construction management staff supporting overhead transmission line, underground transmission line, and substation projects.
  • Ensure contractors meet technical specifications, contract requirements, safety expectations, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate field execution activities across multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Drive successful project delivery while balancing safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Develop People & Teams
  • Coach, mentor, and develop a team of construction professionals.
  • Provide performance feedback, growth opportunities, and leadership support.
  • Create clear expectations and accountability across internal and external resources.
  • Build an engaged, high-performing, and safety-focused team culture.

Strengthen Contractor Performance
  • Lead oversight of contractors, consultants, outside firms, and alliance partners.
  • Establish clear expectations and performance measures.
  • Promote safe work practices and operational excellence.
  • Ensure contractual obligations and project deliverables are achieved.

Partner Across the Enterprise
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Safety, Environmental, Commissioning, and Local Distribution Company leadership.
  • Help develop practical construction solutions that consider environmental, operational, customer, and landowner impacts.
  • Promote best practices and continuous improvement across project portfolios.

Champion Safety
  • Serve as a visible safety leader.
  • Reinforce a culture where every employee and contractor goes home safely.
  • Identify and address risks proactively.
  • Lead confidently during emergency and incident response situations.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Combinations of education and equivalent experience will be considered.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, construction oversight, utility infrastructure delivery, project management, or transmission or substation engineering.

3+ years of people leadership experience.

Experience leading internal teams and external resources.

Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions while balancing safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Electric transmission construction management experience.

Substation or line construction experience.

Contractor and alliance partner management experience.

Utility industry experience.

Professional Engineer registration.

Experience supporting emergency response or restoration activities.

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $184,200 to $214,900 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:
2026-09-01

Time Type:
Full time

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