Capital Project Manager

Job Summary

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. Span of control: 0; individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a multi-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options:

• 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.

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Electrical Distribution, Transmission, Gas, Industrial, or Power Generation project management experience
• Operations experience in the Utility industry

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of PC & computer-based scheduling and financial tools, including (e.g Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Primavera, MS Project, SAP & Maximo)
• Communications (written & verbal): creates reports, designs, and conducts presentations at all levels of the Corporation.
• Managing capabilities prioritizes, delegates & manages time and workflow effectively.
• Analytical & decision-making abilities makes decisions systematically; anticipates and mitigates problems and understands decisions' business implications.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.