Principal Project Manager

Our Client, a Public Utility that provides natural gas and electricity to the majority of Michigan's 10 million residents is seeking a talented and self-driven individual for needs serving in the role of Principal Project Manager This Principal Project Manager oversees highly complex Renewables projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The incumbent is responsible for leading and managing large project teams of employees and contractors in the successful planning, design, bid and build of the projects through commercial operations. Responsibilities include overseeing all project contracts, engineering, construction, quality control, safety and communication to ensure project objectives are met. The Principal EPC Project Manager will also lead management of the customer relationship. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coaches, mentors, motivates and provides technical and project expertise and guidance to cross functional project team members and influences them to take action on assigned workDevelop and manage overall project KPIs and execution metrics for the project. Conduct data analytics and trend analysis and deploy problem solving methodologies to maintain performance and process adherence. Developed appropriate visual management and operating , resource loaded schedules and float. Ensure timely updates to activities and proper level of detail to track progress and communicate to the project team and appropriate , techniques and standards that drive performance and continuous improvement as well as problem solving on existing projects for process , engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning for utility projects. Ensure all team members and contractors are executing to technical specifications and requirements including all permitting, regulatory, engineering and environmental standards and , construction management and quality oversight methodologies for complex designs and solutions. Lead problem solving and issue resolution for technical, construction or other quality issues. Establish and manage project risk mitigation strategies and methodologies to optimize project constraints and minimize risks impacting project execution.Other duties as assigned or may be necessaryPrepare monthly, annual and overall project forecasts for large Board of Director projects / programs and provide on-going cost reconciliation for project expenditures. Accountable to ensure projects are completed within monthly, annual and multi-year , lead, and manage all communication for project updates, overviews and issue resolution to key stakeholders including project teams, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, commercial and strategic customers and local community leaders. Responsibilities include agreement negotiations, preparing and presenting project progress reports and detailed issue resolution , governance and execution of the Project from inception to closeout on large, complex Engineering & Construction projects using project management methodologies and procedures to achieve the desired scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety and performance objectives of the project.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Ability to connect and appropriately communicate, negotiate and influence key stakeholders including executive level management, strategic and commercial customers, regulatory and government agencies and all project team , cross functional project team, providing guidance, mentorship and clear vision for project success. Knowledge of resource allocation methods, productivity improvement methods, and effective coordination of , trade-offs analysis, data analysis and analytics knowledge and utility business , tools use and methodologies to ensure appropriate quality standard adherence for engineering, materials and construction , problem solving methodologies and tools, countermeasure development and detail action plan : matrix diagram, control charts and Gantt charts. Expert in the use and development of visual management tools, understanding of the lean principles and , construction management or technical acumen and knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology. Very knowledgeable in construction methods and : 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, , schedules and budgets and overseeing their execution. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Applied Engineering or Relevant Field (Required) EXPERIENCE 10 years Applied Engineering or equivalent working experience Significant project management experience working in accordance with Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework to improve predictability and effectively manage project risk (Required) CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Professional (PMP) (Required)