Renewable Project Manager (Renewable Ops)

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Renewable Project Manager is an individual-contributor role responsible for the design, construction, and/or commissioning of intermediate- to large-size capital renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage. The role uses formal project management methods to coordinate project teams, define scope, develop schedules and estimates, manage costs and change control, and ensure project closeout and documentation are complete. Work includes hands-on construction assignments and collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The position is hybrid, with an established schedule requiring in-person work at an assigned location; remote work is expected to be performed from the employee’s primary residence in accordance with company guidelines. Travel is required up to 90% of the time. The employee must also be available for a primary assignment supporting DTE emergency response to storms or other events affecting customer service. The role may include mentoring and training associate project managers, project engineers, and co-op students.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations is required: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management, plus 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, plus 8 years of related project management experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of related project management experience.
For any of the education and experience pathways, experience must include 2 years with large-scale construction or utility project-related work and 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy capital projects such as wind, solar, or energy storage.
Travel up to 90% of the time is required.
Must be available to perform a primary assignment supporting emergency response to storms or other events affecting customer service.
Experience with P6 Primavera.
Ability to analyze metrics on project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
Experience presenting strategic plans to all levels of leadership, including senior leaders.
Hands-on experience managing renewable energy projects or large-scale projects.
Proficiency managing projects involving multidisciplinary teams and many stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Renewable or utility experience.
Large-scale construction experience.
Experience overseeing third-party operations and maintenance (O&M) service providers.

Responsibilities

Develop renewable energy project scopes and coordinate specialists responsible for schedules, cost estimates, and engineering specifications for capital projects.
Ensure completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.
Manage renewable project expenditures and cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment, and materials; coordinate bid meetings, reviews, supplier selection and evaluation, and contracting strategies.
Support day-to-day on-site construction activities with contractors and service providers, ensuring timely completion within the approved budget.
Meet project or program performance metrics for scope, schedule, and budget.
Serve as the main point of contact for project status updates and engage stakeholders in decisions to clarify direction and expectations.
Liaise 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 project conditions and consult on solutions to control risk.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Identify and obtain required regulatory approvals for construction and operation of new renewable energy projects.
Mentor and train associate project managers, project engineers, and/or co-op students.
Support DTE emergency response to storms or other events that impact customer service.