Sr EPC Project Mgr

Consumers Energy•Ludington, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is hiring a Senior EPC Project Manager to oversee technical and complex utility projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The role leads matrixed internal project teams and contractors and is responsible for planning, implementation, quality control, engineering, safety, status reporting, communications, risk management, and project closeout. The position is hybrid, with required onsite work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Ludington Pump Storage in Ludington, Michigan. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available to those who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Applied Engineering or a relevant field and four years of applied engineering or equivalent work experience; OR an associate degree in Applied Engineering or a relevant field and six years of applied engineering or equivalent work experience; OR a high school diploma and eight years of applied engineering or equivalent work experience.
Significant project management experience using EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within two years of hire.
Proficiency in Project Management Institute knowledge areas: integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
Critical-thinking skills, including decision-making, strategic thinking, trade-off analysis, engineering or technical acumen, business acumen, and contract management.
Knowledge of applying engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in energy production and delivery.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordinating people and resources.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex tactical and strategic problems; proficiency in problem-solving methods, tools, countermeasure development, and action-plan execution.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines and constraints.
Ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues at all levels and communicate, negotiate, and influence internally and externally.
Skills in influencing, engagement, conflict management, self-awareness, resilience, team leadership, and decision-making.
Proficiency with trend analysis, variance analysis, Pareto charts, matrix diagrams, control charts, visual management tools, and lean principles.
Ability to work onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Ludington Pump Storage, either from a commutable distance or following relocation.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial forecasts and reconcile project resources and expenditures, taking action to keep projects within budget.
Recommend processes, techniques, and standards to improve performance, processes, and problem solving on existing projects.
Provide guidance to less-experienced EPC Project Managers on project governance and project management principles.
Lead internal and external teams through the planning, design and engineering, execution, and commissioning of utility projects and programs, integrating applicable regulatory and environmental standards and procedures.
Develop and manage execution plans for complex projects, including procurement, milestone payment schedules, cash flow, communications, risk analysis and mitigation, and resource management; manage multiple projects at different lifecycle stages.
Plan and execute the Project Lifecycle Process, including plans, schedules, and standardized project management deliverables, meeting scope, cost, schedule, engineering quality, and safety objectives.
Oversee project schedule development with the Project Scheduling group, incorporating schedule concepts, constraints, risks, mitigations, and appropriate detail; manage critical-path, negative-float, compressed-schedule, and crashed-schedule risks, and communicate schedules to the team.
Lead communications and negotiations with stakeholders, including preparing and delivering presentations to leadership, external stakeholders, strategic customers, and outside agencies.
Identify and manage risks, issues, and constraints affecting execution or company reputation; develop contingency plans, scenarios, and mitigation strategies.
Provide input and direction on procurement strategies, contract creation and negotiations, contract execution, and analysis to support operational and financial performance while reducing financial risk.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.