Sr EPC Project Mgr at Consumers Energy in Ludington, MI

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to Ludington Pump Storage located in Ludington, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior EPC Project Manager oversees technical/complex projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The incumbent leads the project team, which typically consists of matrixed roles from all stakeholder areas of the organization and contractors. The Senior EPC Project Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, quality control, engineering, safety, status reporting and closing on assigned projects to ensure project objectives are met. The Senior EPC Project Manager is responsible for all project communications, and effectively managing project risks to ensure project predictability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures; while taking steps to ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Identify and recommend new processes, techniques and standards that drive performance and process improvement as well as problem solving on existing projects for process improvements.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced career EPC Project Managers as needed on project governance and project management principles.
• Lead the project teams, both internal and external, in the planning, design/engineering, execution and commissioning for utility projects/programs, while integrating all applicable regulatory and environmental standards and procedures.
• Develop and manage overall project execution plans for technical/complex projects with a large number of integration requirements and metric tracking including material procurement, milestone payment schedules, cash flow planning, communications, risk analysis and mitigation, resource management, and others as well as manage multiple projects in various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Plan and execute the Project Lifecycle Process (PLP) which includes preparation of plans, schedule planning and other standardized project management deliverables, while meeting the agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and engineering quality objectives. Responsible to integrate safety into all aspects of the project.
• Oversees the development of project schedules with Project Scheduling group utilizing the schedule tool to include schedule concepts, constraints, integrate risks and risk mitigations, items in appropriate level of detail, track schedule process. Manage risks associated with critical path, negative float, compressed and crashed schedules. Communicate schedule to project team.
• Serve as the lead in all communication and negotiation with stakeholders including preparing and performing presentations for leadership, external stakeholders, Strategic Customers and outside agencies.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and constraints impacting project execution and potential reputational risk to the company. Develop contingency plans, scenario development and mitigation strategies.
• Provides input and direction into procurement strategies, contract creation, contract negotiations, execution and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance, all while reducing financial risk.
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Project Management proficiency: Experienced in the Project Management Institute PM knowledge areas of: Project Integration Management, Project Scope Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management
• Project Resource Management, Project Communications Management, Project Risk Management, and Project Procurement Management, Project Stakeholder Management
• Critical Thinking: decision-making, strategic thinking, trade-offs analysis, engineering or technical acumen, business acumen and contract management.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production and delivery of energy.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of complex tactical and strategic problems. Proficient in problem solving methodology, tools, countermeasure development and detail action plan execution.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines and constraints.
• Ability to connect and work cross-functionally with all levels of co-worker business partners. Ability to appropriately communicate, negotiate, influence internally, externally, and up and down through organization.
• Influencing, engaging, conflict management, affinity and interdependence. Self-awareness, courage, resiliency, leading teams, decision making.
• Proficient in the use of the following project management tools: trend analysis, variance analysis, pareto charts, matrix diagram, and control charts. Proficient in the use and development of visual management tools, understanding of the lean principles

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Applied Engineering or relevant field with 4 years in applied engineering or equivalent working experience. Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk

• [OR] Associate's Degree in Applied Engineering or relevant field with 6 years in applied engineering or equivalent working experience. Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk

• [OR] High School Diploma with 8 years in applied engineering or equivalent working experience. Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk

Certifications

• Required Certifications/Licensures:(Project Management Professional (PMP) within two years of hire )

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.