Utility Project Manager

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies, with the operational expertise and financial resources to serve the Midwest’s energy needs safely, reliably and responsibly. Our subsidiaries focus on reliable service, customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Together, we provide energy services to more than 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. Our combined assets allow operating efficiencies across 70,600 miles of electric distribution lines, 50,700 miles of natural gas distribution and transmission lines, and 7,100 megawatts of reliable power plant capacity. Our family of companies is committed to delivering world-class reliability and the very best customer care anywhere. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Customer Service Technicians, Designers, Expediting Clerks, and/or other clerical staff. Provide coaching, counseling, discipline, training and development to team members as required. To routinely and regularly monitor performance, reinforce expectations, evaluate and communicate performance levels to individual team members and adjust plans and priorities to meet goals as necessary.
• Establish performance management and development plans annually with each team member and strive for continuous improvement. Monitor performance, reinforce expectations, and evaluate and communicate performance levels to individual team members.
• Manage multiple projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment of design, scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
• Work with Area Management and external customers to ensure customer service and design needs are met for gas and electric projects.
• Lead process and system improvements to enhance the design and construction business processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related field. In lieu of a degree, candidates with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role relating to utility design and/or construction may be considered.
• Strong leadership abilities including coaching, team building, mentoring, conflict management, and performance planning/feedback skills and must be effective in building rapport with the team and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment are required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.

This position may require unescorted access to certain critical cyber assets which would require applicants to satisfy all Company and NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard 004 security requirements, which includes a background investigation. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction prints.
• Knowledge of administrative code; rates; rules, and regulations for electric services.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Utility/Civil project management experience.