Project Coord

Consumers Energy•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. This role is responsible for the planning and execution of new and existing project requests, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and project details. The Project Coordinator will manage tasks, utilize applicable project systems, and prioritize projects based on customer needs. The role involves gathering customer work scopes and guiding projects from initiation through design, scheduling, and field construction phases, driven by customer timelines. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship and cannot hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Technical, scientific or business related field with 2 years of experience supporting project work (OR) High School diploma with 4 years of experience supporting project work
Understanding of pertinent rules, laws, and regulations pertaining to the department function
Knowledge and understanding of Consumers Energy Electric Tariffs
Knowledge of SAP Notifications and Billing
Knowledge of typical contract and agreement terms and language
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and non-verbally) with stakeholders both internal and external
Ability to interpret and understand blueprints, drawings, property descriptions and plans
Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Time management and ability to prioritize stakeholder requests
Knowledge of LEAN operating principles

Responsibilities

Represent the department in cross-functional meetings
Assist with maintaining department standard work
Participate in department problem solving and waste elimination work
Prioritize workload to successfully complete projects and meet customer commitments
Serve as the primary contact with customers to coordinate assigned CMS Energy Utility projects
Determine project scope and evaluate design requirements and system impacts
Monitor and respond to inquiries from various business partners
Coordinate project work, including estimates of customer and system loads, generate tasks for other departments, provide cost estimates, identify required permits, and scheduling work orders
May be responsible for design, based on geographic location, workload and available design resources
Maintain a storm role and assist with emergent operations/storm restoration as needed
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary