Senior Project Manager - Construction

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

10d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Step into a high-impact role supporting the Cedar River Generation Station—a brand-new facility adjacent to Prairie Creek—where you’ll join mid-project and help drive execution through commissioning in Spring 2027. This onsite role is based out of the the Alliant Energy Tower, where you will travel to job sites and have the opportunity to support future projects located across our service territory including Wisconsin. While prior power plant experience isn’t required, your background in electrical systems, commercial construction, or infrastructure will be key as you lead complex, cross-functional workstreams, manage risk, and deliver critical energy projects that power our communities.

Requirements

5 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized, complex project
Certification achievement of a Project Management Professional certification within 12 months of employment is required.
Ability to analyze and solve problems of a moderate nature and implement an effective solution.
Ability to organize large project plans and effectively document accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction.
Demonstrated effective leadership and team skills.
Ability to develop and apply performance measures.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Preferred
Prior power plant experience isn’t required, but background in electrical systems, commercial construction, or infrastructure will be key.

Responsibilities

Understands and utilizes the 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.