Consumers Energy · 5 hours ago
Prin EPC Project Mgr
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expConsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy. The Principal EPC Project Manager oversees complex electric distribution projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while managing large teams and maintaining customer relationships.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides coaching, mentoring, technical expertise, and guidance to cross-functional project teams, effectively motivating team members to take ownership of assigned tasks
Develops and manages comprehensive project KPIs and execution metrics. Conducts data analytics and trend analysis, deploying problem-solving methodologies to ensure consistent performance and process compliance
Designs and implements appropriate visual management strategies and facilitates operating reviews
Establishes and oversees complex project procurement strategies and contracts, including negotiations with contractors and customers, contract execution management, and the mitigation of financial risks to maximize operational and financial outcomes
Identifies and manages project schedules, dependencies, and critical paths using advanced scheduling tools and methodologies such as predecessor activities, resource-loaded schedules, and float analysis. Ensures timely updates and sufficient detail for tracking progress and communicating with project teams and stakeholders
Recommends and introduces new cross-functional processes, techniques, and standards that drive continuous improvement and resolve existing project challenges
Manages large project teams and contractors, ensuring effective resource allocation and completion of planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases for utility projects. Ensures compliance with technical specifications, permitting, regulatory, engineering, and environmental standards and procedures
Demonstrate strong technical acumen in engineering, construction management, and quality assurance methodologies for complex designs. Leads resolution of technical, construction, or quality issues and establishes risk mitigation strategies to optimize project constraints and minimize execution risks
Prepares monthly, annual, and overall project forecasts for major board-level projects and programs, providing ongoing cost reconciliation and ensuring adherence to established budgets
Leads and manages all communications related to project updates, overviews, and issue resolution for key stakeholders, including project teams, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, commercial and strategic clients, and community leaders. Manages agreement negotiations and prepares and presents detailed project progress reports and issue resolution documentation
Assumes responsibility for the planning, governance, and execution of projects from inception to closeout, applying project management methodologies to achieve objectives in scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance for large, complex engineering and construction projects
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in applied engineering or relevant field with seven (7) years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience with Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk
Associate's degree in applied engineering or relevant field with nine (9) years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience with Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk
High School diploma/GED with eleven (11) years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience with Significant project management experience working in accordance with EPM Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Required)
Able to connect with and effectively communicate, negotiate, and influence key stakeholders, including executive management, strategic and commercial clients, regulatory and government agencies, and members of the project team
Experienced in leading diverse, cross-functional project teams by providing guidance, mentorship, and setting clear project goals
Familiar with resource allocation strategies, productivity improvement methods, and coordination of personnel
Knowledgeable in contract methodologies and terms and conditions
Proficient in contract negotiations and administration, with the ability to use conflict resolution techniques
Skilled in critical thinking, decision-making, strategic analysis, trade-off evaluation, data analysis, and utility business operations
Experienced in developing quality plans, utilizing quality tools and methodologies to ensure compliance with engineering, materials, and construction standards
Knowledgeable in risk mitigation approaches, problem-solving methodologies, countermeasure development, and action plan implementation
Proficient in using project management tools such as matrix diagrams, control charts, and Gantt charts
Experienced in developing and using visual management tools and understanding lean principles and practices
Knowledgeable in engineering, construction management, technical applications, and practical implementation of engineering science and technology
Familiar with construction methods and materials
Proficient in project management knowledge areas, including Project Integration Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, and Quality Management, as outlined by the Project Management Institute
Skilled in creating comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, and overseeing their execution
Benefits
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
Company
Consumers Energy
We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service.
Founded in 1886Jackson, Mississippi, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrick Rochow
President & CEO – CMS & Consumers Energy
Jennifer Kennedy
CEO Communications and Strategic Events
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