Job Description

Project Manager I – Utility Infrastructure Projects
$65,000 - $82,000 | Onsite in Superior, WI

Want to lead projects to maintain and upgrade our community’s utility infrastructure while growing your project management toolkit alongside experienced leaders?

Join Superior Water, Light & Power (an ALLETE company) as a Project Manager I, where you’ll take ownership of operations projects and help drive safe, reliable, on-time, on-budget execution from planning through construction.

What You'll Do

Some of our upcoming projects include lead service line replacements, gas main replacements, water plant rehabilitation, and other utility infrastructure work.

• Manage multiple utility infrastructure projects from planning through construction, coordinating internal teams and external partners.
• Own project controls, scope, schedule, budget, and risk while identifying issues early and recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate resources and contractors (staffing, vendors, materials/services) to meet milestones and support field execution.
• Lead project communication through meetings, action-item follow-up, and clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support procurement and closeout, including bid inputs, contract administration, documentation, and post-project lessons learned.

Why Choose SWLP

This role offers broad exposure to engineering, construction, vendors, and community stakeholders, with the chance to build strong project execution experience and grow toward more complex leadership assignments over time.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of experience in project management, project development, engineering, construction, or a related field required
• Utility infrastructure or industrial project experience preferred
• PMP or other PMI certification preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel occasionally within the SWLP service territory and the state of Wisconsin
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical/problem-solving skills; comfort troubleshooting issues and mitigating project risk
• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude

Outstanding Quality of Life

Live and work in the Twin Ports region, where the Lake Superior shoreline, year-round outdoor recreation, and a strong local community make it easy to build both a career and a life outside of work.

Who We Are

SWLP delivers essential water, gas, and electric services with a focus on safety, reliability, and strong community partnerships. We’re proud to support critical infrastructure work that serves our community.

Ready to take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects? Apply today

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $82,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package, including an Incentive Program, Retirement Benefits, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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