Sr EPC Project Mgr

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 either the Saginaw Service Center, Alma Service Center, Flint Service Center, or Royal Oak Service Center. 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 complex, technical projects to ensure they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with established quality standards. This role leads cross-functional project teams comprised of internal stakeholders and external contractors. The Senior EPC Project Manager is responsible for project planning, execution, engineering oversight, quality control, safety compliance, status reporting, risk management, and project closeout activities. This position serves as the primary point of contact for project communications and is accountable for effectively identifying, mitigating, and managing project risks to ensure predictability and successful project delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and project expenditures while implementing measures to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Identify and recommend new processes, techniques, and standards that enhance performance, drive continuous improvement, and resolve challenges on existing projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced EPC Project Managers regarding project governance and project management principles.
• Lead internal and external project teams through the planning, design, engineering, execution, and commissioning phases of utility projects and programs while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans for complex projects with significant integration requirements and performance tracking needs, including material procurement, milestone payment schedules, cash flow planning, communications, risk analysis and mitigation, resource management, and other project-related activities. Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Plan and execute the Project Lifecycle Process (PLP), including the development of project plans, schedules, and standardized project management deliverables, while meeting agreed-upon scope, cost, schedule, safety, and engineering quality objectives. Integrate safety into all aspects of project execution.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedules in partnership with the Project Scheduling Group using approved scheduling tools. Ensure schedules incorporate project scope, constraints, risks, mitigation strategies, and appropriate levels of detail. Monitor schedule performance and manage risks related to critical path activities, negative float, compressed schedules, and schedule acceleration efforts. Communicate schedule status and impacts to project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary lead for communication and negotiations with stakeholders, including delivering presentations to leadership, strategic customers, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, constraints, and potential reputational impacts to the company. Develop contingency plans, scenario analyses, and mitigation strategies to address project challenges.
• Provide input and direction regarding procurement strategies, contract development, contract negotiations, execution, and contract administration to maximize operational and financial performance while minimizing risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in Project Management Institute (PMI) knowledge areas, including:

• Project Integration Management

• Project Scope Management

• Project Schedule Management

• Project Cost Management

• Project Quality Management

• Project Resource Management

• Project Communications Management

• Project Risk Management

• Project Procurement Management

• Project Stakeholder Management

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, including strategic planning, trade-off analysis, technical and engineering acumen, business acumen, and contract management expertise.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, technologies, techniques, procedures, and equipment related to the production and delivery of energy.

• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, workforce planning, leadership practices, operational methods, and the coordination of people and resources.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex tactical and strategic problems. Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies, continuous improvement tools, countermeasure development, and action plan execution.

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while effectively managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated communication, negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong leadership capabilities, including influencing, engagement, conflict resolution, collaboration, self-awareness, resilience, courage, team leadership, and decision-making.

• Proficiency in project management and quality improvement tools, including trend analysis, variance analysis, Pareto charts, matrix diagrams, and control charts.

• Proficiency in the development and use of visual management tools and a strong understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Engineering, or a related field and four (4) or more years of applied engineering or equivalent experience, including significant project management experience utilizing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) to improve project predictability and effectively manage project risk.
• [OR] Associate degree in Engineering, Applied Engineering, or a related field and six (6) or more years of applied engineering or equivalent experience, including significant project management experience utilizing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) to improve project predictability and effectively manage project risk.
• [OR] High school diploma or equivalent and eight (8) or more years of applied engineering or equivalent experience, including significant project management experience utilizing Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) to improve project predictability and effectively manage project risk.

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. Were 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.