Prin EPC Project Mgr

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal EPC Project Manager oversees highly complex Renewables, Electric Distribution, Generation, and/or Gas projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. This role leads large teams of employees and contractors through project planning, design, bidding, construction, and commercial operations. It oversees project contracts, engineering, construction, quality control, safety, and communications, and leads customer relationship management. The position is onsite at the Parnall Office in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate; a relocation package is available for those who qualify. The role includes a storm assignment that may require an on-call rotation, with support potentially needed at night, on weekends, and on holidays. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and cannot employ individuals using CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Applied Engineering or a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in applied engineering or equivalent work experience; OR an associate degree in Applied Engineering or a relevant field and at least 9 years of experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and at least 11 years of experience.
Significant project management experience using EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Knowledge of Project Management Institute knowledge areas, including integration, scope, schedule, cost, and quality management.
Knowledge of engineering, construction management, engineering science and technology applications, and construction methods and materials.
Experience leading diverse cross-functional project teams and coordinating people, resources, and productivity improvements.
Skill in developing comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets and overseeing their execution.
Ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence executive management, strategic and commercial customers, regulatory and government agencies, and project team members.
Expertise with matrix diagrams, control charts, Gantt charts, visual management tools, and lean principles and practices.
Expertise in critical thinking, decision-making, strategic thinking, trade-off analysis, data analytics, and utility business acumen.
Expertise in risk mitigation, problem-solving methodologies and tools, countermeasure development, and detailed action-plan execution.
Expertise in quality plans, tools, and methodologies for engineering, materials, and construction standards.
Expertise in contract methodologies, terms and conditions, negotiations, and administration, and ability to use conflict resolution techniques.
Ability to work within commuting distance of the Jackson, Michigan office or relocate; relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
Ability to fulfill a storm role that may involve an on-call rotation and support at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Must not require current or future immigration sponsorship; CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT employment is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, motivate, and provide technical and project guidance to cross-functional team members, influencing them to act on assigned work.
Prepare monthly, annual, and overall forecasts for large Board of Director projects and programs, and reconcile project expenditures on an ongoing basis.
Ensure projects are completed within monthly, annual, and multiyear budgets.
Identify and recommend cross-functional processes, techniques, and standards that improve performance and support continuous improvement and problem solving.
Manage project teams and contractors, including resources and the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of utility projects.
Ensure team members and contractors follow technical specifications and requirements, including permitting, regulatory, engineering, and environmental standards and procedures.
Develop and manage project KPIs and execution metrics; conduct data and trend analysis and use problem-solving methodologies to maintain performance and process adherence.
Develop appropriate visual management and operating reviews.
Plan, govern, and execute large, complex engineering and construction projects from inception through closeout, meeting scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance objectives.
Manage project schedules, dependencies, and critical paths using scheduling tools and methods, including predecessor activities, resource-loaded schedules, and float; ensure timely updates and sufficient detail to track and communicate progress.
Lead project communications and updates, overviews, and issue-resolution efforts for project teams, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, commercial and strategic customers, and local community leaders.
Negotiate agreements and prepare and present project progress reports and detailed issue-resolution materials.
Develop and manage complex procurement strategies and contracts, including contractor and customer negotiations and contract execution, to improve operational and financial performance and mitigate financial risk.
Apply engineering, construction management, and quality oversight methodologies to complex designs and solutions.
Lead problem solving and resolution of technical, construction, and other quality issues.
Establish and manage risk mitigation strategies and methodologies to optimize project constraints and minimize risks to execution.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.