Consultant Construction Program Manager-Partner Led Delivery Projects

Summary of Responsibilities:
At ATC, we are investing in the future of energy through some of the largest and most impactful transmission infrastructure projects in the Midwest. As a Consultant Construction Program Manager, you will help set strategic direction and provide owner-side oversight for major capital programs executed through partner-led delivery models.
This is an opportunity to guide programs in which strategic delivery partners perform engineering, procurement, construction, construction management, and other project activities. You will establish priorities, strengthen governance and accountability, and work across ATC teams, external utilities, project owners, contractors, consultants, regulators, and community stakeholders to move projects from planning through execution.
Essential Responsibilities:
What You Will Do
As a Consultant Construction Program Manager, you will lead strategic program delivery, partner oversight, project controls, stakeholder alignment, financial oversight, risk management, permitting coordination, and contracting strategies for large-scale transmission programs delivered through strategic partners.
· Develop program and project goals that align with ATC's long-term investment strategy and define expectations for delivery partner execution.
· Establish the program delivery strategy, project plans, sequencing scenarios, schedules, governance routines, decision rights, escalation pathways, and performance measures appropriate to each delivery model.
· Provide owner-side oversight of strategic delivery partners and coordinate project activities with internal teams, utilities, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
· Lead or support project agreement discussions and contracting strategies, including allocation of engineering, procurement, construction, construction management, and related responsibilities.
· Monitor partner and program budgets, cash flow forecasts, schedules, risks, issues, commitments, performance metrics, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
· Manage delivery at the program and portfolio level by balancing project sequencing, resource capacity, interdependencies, risk, and investment priorities across partner-led work.
· Drive informed decision-making by identifying risks, constraints, resource needs, partner performance concerns, and execution priorities.
· Prepare clear program updates, recommendations, and governance materials for senior management and executive stakeholders.
· Lead consultant and contractor oversight, scope definition, project readiness, partner accountability, and continuous improvement of ATC's partner-led delivery capability.
· Maintain clear accountability boundaries: this role owns program integration and delivery-partner performance, while Engineering and the Owner's Engineer retain technical governance, assurance, standards compliance, and engineering acceptance responsibilities.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented program delivery professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, coordinating across stakeholder groups, and maintaining momentum in dynamic project environments.
· 10+ years of experience in project management, program management, construction management, utilities, energy, infrastructure, or related capital project roles, including leadership of large or multi-project programs.
· Experience supporting utility, transmission, energy infrastructure, engineering consulting, construction, regulated capital projects, or heavy civil environments; owner-side partner oversight is strongly preferred.
· Demonstrated success setting program direction and managing portfolios with significant budget, schedule, stakeholder, risk, and third-party delivery complexity.
· Experience supporting transmission line, substation, network upgrade, grid expansion, or other major infrastructure projects.
· Strong program governance, project controls, forecasting, financial management, documentation, contract administration, and risk management capabilities.
· Ability to lead work across Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Construction, and external partner organizations while maintaining clear roles and accountability.
· Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and influence skills, with the ability to translate complex project information into clear decisions and direction.
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, equivalent experience, or a related field required.
· Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.
· PMP certification preferred. PgMP, PE, construction management, risk, or project controls credentials may also be valuable.
· Experience leading partner-led delivery approaches, including EPC, EPCM, design-build, engineering consulting, construction management, or comparable models, is preferred.
The targeted base pay for this position is $148,300 to $173,000 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:
2026-11-11
Time Type:
Full time
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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Skills
Project Management, Negotiation, Risk Management, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, Documentation