**Senior Construction Planner** Location **Madison** Job Category **Operations Support** Apply Now (https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf01/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MGE&cws=38&rid=2042) **Job Purpose** The Senior Construction Planner provides advanced technical expertise and leadership in coordinating customer-driven construction projects, from pre-design through energizing. Serving as a key liaison between customers, developers, internal engineering and operations teams, and joint installation partners, this role handles complex and high-impact projects, ensures project readiness, resolves design-to-construction challenges, and leads multi-party scheduling and coordination. The Senior Construction Planner also mentors Construction Planners, supports process improvement initiatives, and helps shape consistent, high-quality customer and project execution experiences. **Core Responsibilities** _Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing_ + Manage and guide complex or sensitive projects requiring advanced judgment, technical understanding, and stakeholder coordination. + Serve as the senior point of contact for customers and developers, resolving escalated issues and ensuring alignment on project expectations, schedules, and requirements. + Lead detailed site readiness assessments including trench paths, grading, obstacles, multi-utility coordination needs, and compliance with construction standards. + Facilitate multi-party readiness and coordination meetings; ensure accurate documentation, issue resolution, and integration with Engineering, Operations, Meter Shops, Energy Operations Administration, and joint installation companies (ATT, Charter, TDS, etc.). + Provide advanced cross-functional coordination with internal engineers and external partners to address design gaps, construction constraints, and sequencing challenges. + Work closely with Project Managers to review project risks, identify schedule impacts, and recommend strategies to maintain efficiency from inquiry through build completion. + Lead customer and developer discussions during pre-design, confirming electric and gas service requirements, loads, meter needs, and timeline assumptions. + Provide expert-level guidance on MGE standards, construction requirements, timelines, and information found in the Electrical Contractors Handbook and Gas Service Handbook. + Oversee and confirm energizing schedules in collaboration with applicants, Meter Shops, Operations, and Energy Operations Administration. + Mentor and support Construction Planners through technical guidance, coaching, and work review. + Identify and recommend process improvements related to scheduling, customer engagement, pre-design activities, and joint-trench coordination. + Serve as an internal subject matter expert for interpreting construction plans, specifications, codes, and standards. **Behavioral Competencies** _Note: These are in addition to MGE’s core competencies_ + **Customer Focus** – Anticipates needs and effectively manages complex or sensitive customer situations. + **Plans & Aligns** – Creates and adjusts plans for high-impact construction projects with significant dependencies. + **Technical Savvy** – Applies deep technical understanding of utility construction, energy delivery systems, and codes. **Skills** + Advanced understanding of electric, gas, and DER distribution systems and utility construction methods. + High-level proficiency in interpreting and explaining engineering drawings, construction plans, codes, and standards. + Strong ability to coordinate and sequence work across multiple utilities, contractors, and internal departments. + Skilled at assessing site readiness and identifying technical constraints or risks. + Excellent customer communication and facilitation skills for complex, multi-party coordination. + Strong documentation, organizational, and scheduling capabilities. + Ability to provide coaching, guidance, and technical leadership to others. **Education** + Associate’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required. + Bachelor’s degree preferred. + Valid driver’s license required for travel to customer sites. **Experience** + Minimum 5 years of experience in utility construction, engineering, or a closely related technical field. + Demonstrated experience managing complex or multi-utility construction projects. + Experience collaborating with customers, developers, and multi-disciplinary teams. + Experience mentoring or guiding junior technical staff is preferred. **Work Location** This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence. **Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.** **We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.**