Sr Exec Dir Natural Gas Plant Delivery

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is hiring a Senior Executive Director, Thermal Generation to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and comprehensive oversight for the development and delivery of new natural gas generation facilities. The position leads projects from planning and development through execution, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness, aligning delivery with company goals, business plan objectives, reliability requirements, and long-term generation strategy. The role establishes project delivery strategy, governance, project controls, risk mitigation, and cross-functional operating models for safe, cost-effective, reliable generation assets. It requires experience leading major utility, power generation, construction, or infrastructure projects with significant capital investment, including siting and interconnection, fuel supply planning, complex contract negotiations, regulatory oversight, and enterprise-wide impact. The executive collaborates with internal functions and external stakeholders to support strategic alignment and disciplined execution. This is a hybrid position with required onsite work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate; a relocation package is available to those who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN sponsorship, and cannot employ individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field and 12 or more years of experience leading major project execution, large-scale capital projects, utility infrastructure projects, power generation development, construction management initiatives, or similarly complex, business-critical programs; OR associate degree in one of these fields and 14 or more years of relevant technical experience; OR high school diploma or equivalent and 16 or more years of relevant technical experience.
Demonstrated experience leading organizations or teams with a large span of control, managing high-visibility and high-risk projects, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and overseeing initiatives with significant financial, operational, regulatory, and safety implications.
Extensive knowledge of large-scale capital project delivery, including project management, construction management, governance, project controls, and risk management.
Strong knowledge of utility operations, power generation assets, engineering principles, regulatory requirements, commercial strategy, and financial management.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-risk, high-visibility initiatives with significant enterprise impact.
Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and influence cross-functional and matrixed organizations.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, decision-making, and business acumen skills.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.
Must be within commuting distance of One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan, or willing to relocate.
Must not require current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa; CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and accountability for delivery of new natural gas generation facilities, from siting and development through operational readiness.
Establish project strategy, stakeholder engagement plans, governance structures, organizational frameworks, and execution plans aligned with corporate objectives and long-term generation requirements.
Direct project development, including siting, interconnection, fuel supply, community and stakeholder engagement, labor and procurement strategies, contract negotiations, funding approvals, cost estimating, and project planning.
Lead cross-functional alignment among internal business partners, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, contractors, and external stakeholders.
Oversee project financial performance, capital investment stewardship, schedule performance, risk management, commercial strategy, and achievement of key business objectives.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing organization focused on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and execution excellence.
Serve as the executive decision-maker and escalation point for strategic issues that could affect project success.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.