Project Manager

ITC • Novi, MI

77d

About The Position

The position involves managing multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation through completion. The role requires assembling cross-functional project teams for high-priority projects and coordinating their efforts to ensure successful project completion on time, within scope, and budget. Responsibilities include developing detailed project schedules, monitoring progress, identifying at-risk activities, facilitating project meetings, managing project costs, and communicating project status to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree (Engineering strongly preferred) or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in electric utility construction or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree (Engineering strongly preferred) with a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in the electric utility industry or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in electric utility construction.
• Bachelor of Science degree (Engineering strongly preferred) with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in the electric utility industry or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in electric utility construction or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and motivate a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.
• Familiarity with creating a project schedule using Primavera, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software preferred.
• Experience with identifying alternative solutions and performing risk assessments.
• Experience in coordinating and negotiating with outside vendors or third parties.
• Familiarity with electric utility construction processes preferred.
• Familiarity with electric substation and line equipment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple concurrent transmission electric system capital improvement projects from initiation through completion.
• Assembles a cross-functional project team for each high-priority project and coordinates their efforts.
• Leads project teams to successfully complete projects and meet objectives on time, within scope, and budget.
• Facilitates development of a detailed baseline project schedule to identify critical paths and milestones.
• Updates construction dates for assigned projects in the project schedule monthly.
• Monitors progress towards the schedule by all groups for high-priority projects.
• Identifies at-risk activities and addresses issues to prevent project delays.
• Facilitates various project meetings with the project team and stakeholders.
• Acts as escalation point for project issues, risks, and change requests.
• Manages and resolves project issues and escalates concerns to leadership.
• Monitors and controls project costs through preparation of monthly cash flow projections.
• Reviews construction contractor quotes and issues purchase orders.
• Reviews and approves construction contractor change orders and invoices.
• Communicates project status, issues, and risks to leadership and stakeholders.
• Works well with personnel from all areas of the company to ensure performance of project objectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees