Project Manager II - Construction

Responsibilities

• Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and project deliverables required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome.
• Determines appropriate project resources 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 each project.
• Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders pertaining to the project are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs.
• Understands and utilizes organizational change management methodology within the context of project management.
• 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.
• Education Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in project management, information technology, engineering, or related area Preferred
• Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Preferred
• Certification Achievement of a PMP certification within three years of employment Required
• Required Experience
• 3 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects complex commercial and or industrial infrastructure projects and strong aptitude for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge, Skills

Benefits

Additional Information

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, where you will begin supporting the Cedar River Generation Station-a brand-new facility-where you'll join mid-project and help drive execution through commissioning in Spring 2027. This onsite -focused opportunity offers flexibility between the Alliant Energy Tower and the job site , including Wisconsin (with a strong preference for field presence), allowing you to stay close to the work and influence outcomes in real time. 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. Job Summary Come join our Strategic Project team and take the next step in your career! We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager II. In this position you will lead project teams to execute medium to large scale projects in solar and natural gas power generation. As a Project Manager II you will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closure of projects across multiple business units. Experience with Simple or Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine (CT) gas generation projects is preferred. This is a full-time on-site position based out of the Alliant Energy Tower in Cedar Rapids, IA, but also will require as needed travel to various project sites throughout the Iowa and Wisconsin service territory.

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