Prin EPC Project Mgr (Gas Major Projects)

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company is committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24/7. This position is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) role requiring onsite days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Parnall Office in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate, with relocation assistance available for qualified individuals. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Experienced in the Project Management Institute PM knowledge areas of: Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, etc.
Knowledge in engineering, construction management or technical acumen and knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology.
Very knowledgeable in construction methods and materials.
Experienced in leading a diverse, cross-functional project team, providing guidance, mentorship, and clear vision for project success.
Knowledge of resource allocation methods, productivity improvement methods, and effective coordination of people.
Skilled in the development of comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets and overseeing their execution.
Ability to connect and appropriately communicate, negotiate, and influence key stakeholders, including executive-level management, strategic and commercial customers, regulatory and government agencies, and all project team members.
Expert in the use of the following project management tools: matrix diagram, control charts, and Gantt charts.
Expert in the use and development of visual management tools, understanding of the lean principles and practices.
Expert in critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as strategic thinking, trade-offs analysis, data analysis, and analytics knowledge and utility business acumen.
Expert in risk mitigation techniques, problem-solving methodologies and tools, countermeasure development, and detail action plan execution.
Expert in development of quality plans, tools use, and methodologies to ensure appropriate quality standard adherence for engineering, materials, and construction execution.
Expert in contract methodologies and terms and conditions.
Proficient in contract negotiations and administration.
Ability to employ conflict resolution techniques.
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Engineering or Relevant Field with 7 years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience.
Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk.
Associate's Degree in Applied Engineering or Relevant Field with 9 years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience.
Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk.
High School Diploma with 11 years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience.
Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk.
Required Certifications/Licensures: Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Oversees highly complex Renewables, Electric Distribution, Generation and/or Gas projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
Leads and manages large project teams of employees and contractors in the successful planning, design, bid and build of the projects through commercial operations.
Oversees all project contracts, engineering, construction, quality control, safety, and communication to ensure project objectives are met.
Leads management of the customer relationship.
Coaches, mentors, motivates and provides technical and project expertise and guidance to cross-functional project team members and influences them to take action on assigned work.
Prepares monthly, annual, and overall project forecasts for large Board of Director projects/programs and provides on-going cost reconciliation for project expenditures. Accountable to ensure projects are completed within monthly, annual, and multi-year budgets.
Identifies and recommends new cross-functional processes, techniques, and standards that drive performance and continuous improvement, as well as problem-solving on existing projects for process improvements.
Manages large project teams and contractors to ensure appropriate resource management and proper completion of the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for utility projects. Ensures all team members and contractors are executing to technical specifications and requirements, including all permitting, regulatory, engineering, and environmental standards and procedures.
Develops and manages overall project KPIs and execution metrics for the project. Conducts data analytics and trend analysis and deploys problem-solving methodologies to maintain performance and process adherence. Develops appropriate visual management and operating reviews.
Responsible for the planning, governance, and execution of the Project from inception to closeout on large, complex Engineering & Construction projects using project management methodologies and procedures to achieve the desired scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance objectives of the project.
Identifies and manages project schedules and dependencies and critical path using scheduling tools and methodologies such as predeceasing activities, resource-loaded schedules, and float. Ensures timely updates to activities and proper level of detail to track progress and communicate to the project team and appropriate stakeholders.
Prepares, leads, and manages all communication for project updates, overviews, and issue resolution to key stakeholders, including project teams, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, commercial and strategic customers, and local community leaders. Responsibilities include agreement negotiations, preparing and presenting project progress reports, and detailed issue resolution material.
Establishes and manages complex project procurement strategies and contracts, including contractor and customer negotiations and contract execution management, to maximize operational and financial performance and mitigate financial risk.
Management and demonstration of strong technical acumen of engineering, construction management, and quality oversight methodologies for complex designs and solutions. Leads problem-solving and issue resolution for technical, construction, or other quality issues. Establishes and manages project risk mitigation strategies and methodologies to optimize project constraints and minimize risks impacting project execution.
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.