Capital Project Manager

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Project Manager is responsible for completing intermediate-to-large capital construction projects using formal project management methods. The role coordinates project teams to define scope, schedule, cost estimates, and engineering requirements, and manages project costs, change control, closeout, and documentation. This is an individual-contributor position with a span of control of zero. The position oversees project activities from engineering and design through installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout. It supports on-site construction management and contractor coordination, ensures projects meet scope, schedule, and budget targets, communicates status with stakeholders, evaluates risks, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The role is hybrid, with required in-person work at an assigned location and remote work generally performed from the employee’s primary residence under company guidelines. The employee must also be available for a primary assignment supporting emergency response to storms or other service-impacting events.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management and 6 years of project management experience; an associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 8 years of related project management experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of related project management experience.
Knowledge of PC and computer-based scheduling and financial tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Primavera, MS Project, SAP, and Maximo.
Written and verbal communication skills, including creating reports and designs and conducting presentations at all levels of the corporation.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage time and workflow effectively.
Analytical and decision-making abilities, including systematic decision-making, anticipating and mitigating problems, and understanding business implications.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Project management experience in electrical distribution, transmission, gas, industrial, or power generation.
Operations experience in the utility industry.

Responsibilities

Develop project scope and coordinate specialists who provide project schedules, cost estimates, and engineering specifications.
Ensure completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service, and project closeout.
Manage project expenditures and cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment, and materials.
Coordinate with authorized company representatives on bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations, and contracting strategy.
Support daily management of on-site construction activities with contractors and service providers, ensuring timely completion within the approved budget.
Meet project and program performance metrics for scope, schedule, and budget.
Communicate project status to stakeholders and engage appropriate stakeholders in decisions about project direction and expectations.
Interface with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations, and other parties; support contract administration for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors as needed.
Evaluate conditions and consult on solutions to control project risk.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Complete documentation and record-keeping requirements.
Be available for a primary assignment supporting emergency response to storms or other events that affect customer service.