Utility Project Manager

Utility Project Manager

Wisconsin Electric Power, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Utility Project Manager in our West Allis, Wisconsin location. WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. 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. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

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.

Pay Range Minimum: $90,507.56 Pay Range Maximum: $135,761

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

Location: West Allis, WI, US, 53214