Job Description
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 Energy Delivery Project Manager.
Duties :
Our client's Energy Delivery Project Management organization is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of large projects for both low and high-voltage distribution, gas transmission and gas distribution with a particular emphasis on those investments involving large customers, reliability improvements and infrastructure modernization. The team also serves as a resource for providing key project management tools and practices for other Distribution Operations & Engineering and Transmission teams. The team's success is measured through making and meeting commitments, informing and offering customer options while delivering safe, reliable service in support of the Company's overall business strategy.
The following key functions make up the Energy Delivery Project Management organization :
- Gas Project Management
- Electric Project Management
- Major Projects
- Project Control and Analysis
- Special Programs
The EPC Project Manager will :
Plan and manage medium-to-large sized projects of moderate-to high complexityEnsure project results contribute positive business valueMeet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality objectivesDevelop and maintain project plans that provide timely deliverables in order to achieve project objectivesIdentify initial risks, issues and constraints impacting project executionWork collaboratively with other functional areas in the development of project tasks and deliverables ensuring the successful execution of projectsManage multiple projects at various stages of development concurrentlyFacilitate the flow of work during a project to ensure that it conforms to the project plan covering forecasting, scoping, planning, scheduling, execution and closeoutEnsure that team members understand their authority and responsibility regarding their portion of the projectAssume project communication lead role throughout the life cycle of the projectPerform presentations for the Consumers Energy leadership teamAssist in the development of performance metrics and track performance of the projects executedIdentify and recommend new processes, techniques and standards that drive performance and process managementIdentify, prioritize and drive the implementation of process enhancementsValidate financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expendituresJob Requirements
The selected candidate must have :
5 or more years of engineering / business experience with demonstrated capability to lead medium to large scale projects, simultaneously with multiple small scale projectsProject management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlinesPlanning, organizational and leadership skillsCommunication skills including verbal, written, meeting facilitation and negotiationInterpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clientsA proven ability to work across departments collaboratively to resolve issues, drive projects to closure, achieve desired results / goals, and / or implement change as neededA proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguityProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationThe following qualifications are preferred, but not required :
Familiarity with electric or gas transmission or distribution infrastructureExperience leading complex projects, with impacts to large energy customers, municipalities, or agenciesDemonstrated success in identifying and managing riskCommunicating and reporting project status to senior leadershipIndividuals must have a valid driver's license and provide their own reliable transportation.
Education :
A Bachelor of Science in engineering / business from an accredited college or university
Salary : $45 - $50
