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Project Manager I Transmission


Job Location:

La Crosse, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 68800 - 103200
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First have fun at work and make a difference in what we do


Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation celebrating wins and collaboration. Weve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team we work together to leverage the teams diverse perspectives ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative transparent and committed to our People and their work experience growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range:

$68800 - $103200

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors including but not limited to education work experience and certifications. The actual offer may vary reflecting the candidates unique blend of experience educational background and skill level.

PURPOSE:

Provide administrative and project coordination support for Extra High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line projects from planning through completion. Assist the project team and partnering utilities with data collection documentation and basic project tracking. Support activities such as estimating inputs financial tracking and schedule updates to help ensure projects are completed safely on time within scope and within budget. Coordinate with internal teams across planning permitting engineering procurement and construction under the guidance of project leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Project Planning and Initiation:

  • Assist in developing project plans including scope schedule resources and budget.

  • Support collaboration with SMEs to develop strategies to meet major milestones.

  • Assist SMEs partners and consultants in obtaining necessary permits and approvals.

  • Support the definition of project goals deliverables and performance criteria.

  • Assist in the setup and maintenance of document control and SharePoint site.

2. Project Execution:

  • Provide administrative support for day-to-day project activities.

  • Assist with coordination between engineering procurement construction and commissioning teams.

  • Support monitoring of consultants and contractors for compliance with safety quality and environmental standards.

  • Track and report project progress to the project team.

3. Stakeholder Management:

  • Assist in preparing for project meetings and documenting meeting minutes.

  • Support communication with stakeholders.

  • Escalate stakeholder concerns to project team members.

4. Budget and Cost Management:

  • Assist in tracking project expenses and maintaining financial records.

  • Support cost control tracking and reporting.

  • Compile data for financial reports.

5. Quality and Compliance:

  • Support compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

  • Assist in QA/QC documentation and processes.

  • Help coordinate inspections and audits.

6. Project Closure:

  • Assist with closeout activities including documentation and recordkeeping.

  • Support lessons learned documentation.

  • Assist in verifying completion of deliverables.

7. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering civil engineering construction engineering/management or a related field required. 2 years of experience in project coordination engineering construction or a related field preferred. Exposure to transmission line projects utility environments or project management processes is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

  • Basic understanding of transmission line design construction and regulatory requirements.

  • Developing communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance and work in a team environment.

  • Exposure to project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera) preferred.

  • Valid drivers license and willingness to travel as needed.

  • Exposure to utility construction or engineering environments is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dairyland Benefits:

We are committed to providing our greatest asset our People with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

- Health & disability benefits (medical dental vision short & long-term disability)
- Life insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Wellness Program
- New Flexible Work Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race age color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment contact our HR Department at .


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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Dairyland, a Touchstone Energy Cooperative, was formed in December 1941. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland provides the wholesale electrical requirements for 24 distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities. These cooperatives and municipals, in turn, supply the energ ... View more

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