EPC Project Mgr

# EPC Project Mgr

Location:

JACKSON, MI, US

Company: Consumers Energy

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 position with required onsite days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, 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 Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Project Manager is responsible for small to medium technical projects and supports more complex projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, quality control, engineering safety, status reporting and closing on assigned projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Experience working on natural gas infrastructure projects

- Experience utilizing Unifier PMIS for managing and tracking project management documentation during the project lifecycle

- Experience using Bentley ProjectWise for filing and searching for Gas T&D project recordsIdentify and recommend new processes, techniques and standards that drive performance and process improvement as well as problem solving on existing projects for process improvements

- Communicate and negotiate with stakeholders, both internal and external and outside agencies

- Develop and manage overall project execution plans and metric tracking for assigned projects

- Develop 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. Communicate schedule to project team

- Identify and manage risks, issues and constraints impacting project execution. Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies

- 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

- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

- 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

- Prepare financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures

- Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines and constraints

- Ability to appropriately communicate, negotiate, influence internally, externally, and up and down through organization

- Ability to connect and work cross-functionally with all levels of co-workers

- Ability to influence, engage build affinity and interdependence

- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of tactical and strategic problems

- Critical Thinking: decision-making, strategic thinking, trade-offs analysis, engineering or technical acumen, business acumen

- 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

- 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 Broad Knowledge

- Skilled in conflict management

- Skilled in full scope of project management and related actions

Education & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Applied Engineering or equivalent, with 2 years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience; project management experience working in accordance with Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework

- [OR] Associate's Degree in Applied Engineering or equivalent, with 4 years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience; project management experience working in accordance with Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework

- [OR] High School Diploma with 6 years of applied engineering or equivalent working experience; project management experience working in accordance with Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework

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, capABLE, Interfaith 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.

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