Hybrid Capital Project Manager – PMO, Conversions Northwest

at DTE Energy

• Job title: Capital Project Manager – PMO, Conversions Northwest
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Detroit, United States

About the role

• Capital Project Manager overseeing the completion of capital construction projects for DTE Energy. Utilizing project management techniques to ensure effectiveness and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of intermediate to-large-size capital construction projects.
• Uses formal project management methods to identify and coordinate project team activities including defining scope of work, scheduling, estimating and engineering.
• Manages costs and change control procedures and ensures project close-out and documentation processes are complete.
• Develops project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and engineering specifications for capital projects.
• Ensures the completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout.
• Responsible for project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
• Communicates project status to all stakeholders and engages appropriate stakeholders in decisions to ensure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
• Interfaces with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc. May support contract administration services for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Completes documentation and record keeping requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management and 6 years of project management experience.
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 8 years of related project management experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of related project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Electrical Distribution, Transmission, Gas, Industrial, or Power Generation project management experience preferred.
• Operations experience in the Utility industry preferred.
• Knowledge of PC & computer-based scheduling and financial tools, including (e.g Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Primavera, MS Project, SAP & Maximo) preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development