Team Leader Construction Management

ATC•Cottage Grove, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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