Sr EPC Project Mgr

Consumers Energy•Ludington, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior EPC Project Manager oversees technical and complex utility projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The role leads project teams comprising internal stakeholders and contractors and is responsible for planning, implementation, quality control, engineering, safety, status reporting, project communications, risk management, and project closeout. The position leads projects through planning, design and engineering, execution, and commissioning while integrating applicable regulatory and environmental standards. It develops and manages project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resources, procurement, communications, and risk mitigations, and manages multiple projects at different lifecycle stages. The role also provides guidance to less-experienced EPC Project Managers. This is a hybrid position with required onsite work on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Ludington Pump Storage in Ludington, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate. Relocation packages are available to candidates who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in Applied Engineering or a relevant field and 4 years of applied engineering or equivalent work experience; an associate degree in Applied Engineering or a relevant field and 6 years of applied engineering or equivalent work experience; or a high school diploma and 8 years of applied engineering or equivalent work experience.
Significant project management experience using EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) to improve project predictability and manage project risk.
Proficiency in Project Management Institute knowledge areas, including 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 coordination of people and resources.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex tactical and strategic problems.
Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies and tools, countermeasure development, and detailed action-plan execution.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines and constraints.
Ability to work cross-functionally with coworkers and business partners at all levels.
Ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence internally and externally, and throughout the organization.
Skills in influencing, engaging, conflict management, self-awareness, resilience, team leadership, and decision-making.
Proficiency with project management tools including trend analysis, variance analysis, Pareto charts, matrix diagrams, and control charts.
Proficiency in developing and using visual management tools, and understanding of lean principles.
Must obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within two years of hire.
Must be within commuting distance of, or willing to relocate to, Ludington Pump Storage in Ludington, Michigan.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial forecasts and reconcile project resources and expenditures to help ensure projects remain within budget.
Identify and recommend processes, techniques, and standards that improve performance, processes, and problem solving.
Provide guidance to less-experienced career EPC Project Managers on project governance and project management principles.
Lead internal and external teams through 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, resource management, and metric tracking.
Manage multiple projects across different stages of the project lifecycle.
Plan and execute the Project Lifecycle Process, including project plans, schedules, and standardized deliverables, while meeting scope, cost, schedule, and engineering quality objectives.
Integrate safety into all aspects of each project.
Oversee project schedule development with the Project Scheduling group, including schedule concepts and constraints, risk integration and mitigation, appropriate detail, schedule tracking, and communication to the project team.
Manage risks associated with critical paths, negative float, and compressed or crashed schedules.
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 project execution, including potential reputational risks to the company.
Develop contingency plans, scenarios, and mitigation strategies.
Provide input and direction on procurement strategies, contract creation and negotiations, contract execution, and analysis to improve operational and financial performance and reduce financial risk.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.