EPC Project Manager- Consumers Energy

Job Title: EPC Project Manager- Consumers Energy

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (2 days a week on site)

Duration: ongoing long term

Interview Mode: Video


I have yet to receive a
single “correct” resume so let me help.  This would NOT BE an IT related
Project Manager at all.  This person would be working literally with
people to build Solar Farms, build Wind Farms… this means managing electrical
engineer, concrete companies, water/waste issues, Union negotiations, Budgeting
in a wide range of areas with HUUUGE costs like 100 Million over 5 years for
example.


Job Description:

Note: This is different type of role so read the detailed notes and the JD
Below. Its more focused on Building Renewable Energy facilities/locations from
the ground up which takes years and years. So this person should have
Solar/Energy background with CAPITAL FUND project experience. Relocation is
fine as long as they can be here for day 1



Must provide: Month/Day of birth, Last 4 of SSN, All Degree info



Notes from the Consumers Energy Manager:

• Northstar Clean Energy (subsidiary of Consumers Energy)

• Renewable projects – solar and wind projects

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Subsidiary of Consumers Energy

• Several solar projects in development stage or build stage

• Involved in Procurement and Project Management, Engineering and Building

• Pricing Planning scheduling, cost estimate,

• This role is pure project manager on the executing side of things.

• This position would work on 1 to 2 projects at 1 time.

• 1 megawatt for solar per project

• EPC format – bidding on contractors, bidding on the work, etc.

• Charter development

• Manager the schedule

• Measure the quality

• Travel – Texas, Illinois, and Michigan – if out of state – 1 week a month at
the location.

• Like to have the candidate be in the Ann Arbor office when not on site of the
project.

• P6 schedule

• 1st interview would be a phone interview; 2nd interview would be onsite.

• Required Degree

• Genuine experience in capital fund projects

• PMP is not necessary

• Yes to per diem

• Projects usually take from start to finish 5 years.



Job Description:

• If you''re looking for a career that will provide a challenging work
environment and many opportunities to learn, our company is the place for you.
Join our team and become part of a company full of exciting opportunities.

• We help employees achieve their personal best by offering many opportunities
that develop and enhance their skills for career advancement.



Duties:

• The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading project teams in the
planning, design, execution and commissioning of the company''s utility scale
renewable energy facilities.

• The PM will oversee, coordinate, perform and track the planning,
implementing, quality control, and status reporting on a given project.

• This position manages the project team, which typically consists of matrixed
roles from all the areas of the organization as well as heavy reliance on
outside consultants, engineering firms, and construction firms.

• The EPC Project Manager is responsible for working with stakeholders to
define the project scope; preparing the project schedule, and updating that
schedule as it evolves; proposing the project budget, and then managing the
project cost and schedule; making sure the project team has the supplies and
human resources necessary to get the project done on time and on budget;
identifying and minimizing potential risks to the project timeline and budget;
making sure that all project team members understand what their
responsibilities are; communicating the project''s progression to management;
and ensuring the quality of the team''s work and any supplies or materials used
by the team.



The Project Manager will:

• Plan and manage utility scale renewable energy projects (and other projects
as necessary) of high complexity, multi-year projects valued at over (USD)100
million.

• Prepare Project Charter documents, Project Management Plans, Scoping
Documents, Risk Registers, and other project management deliverables through
the project lifecycle.

• Organize, lead, and document Project team meetings to coordinate, update, and
hold team members accountable for project responsibilities.

• Manage projects to achieve overall financial and commercial success in
meeting the company''s business goals.

• Meet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives.

• Develop project schedules including schedule concepts, constraints, items in
appropriate level of detail, track schedule process, update items with project
scheduler, and communicate schedule to project team. The Project Manager is
will utilize Microsoft Project individually as well as working with a scheduler
depending on stage of the project lifecycle.

• Provide clear and accurate communications to project stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain project plans that provide timely deliverables to
achieve project objectives.

• Identify initial risks, issues and constraints impacting project execution.

• Work collaboratively with other functional areas in the development of
project tasks and deliverables ensuring the successful execution of projects.

• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development concurrently.

• Perform as liaison to coordinate effective communications, discussions, and
negotiations between NSCE and third parties (both private and governmental and
host landowners).

• Develop project execution plans for various complex project types and
business arrangements, including Engineering-Procure-Construct,
Build-Own-Operate, etc.

• Develop and perform presentations for the NSCE leadership team.

• Validate financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources
and other related project expenditures.

• Provide ethical leadership within NSCE Code of Conduct.

• Assist in the development of performance metrics and track performance of
each project.

• Identify and recommend new processes, techniques and standards that drive
performance and process improvement.

• Weekly per diem of (USD)550 a week will be allowed



Skills:

The following skills may set you apart:

• Familiarity and experience with renewable energy (wind, solar, batteries,
other)

• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet
deadlines

• Planning, organizational and leadership skills

• Strong communication skills including verbal, written, presentations, meeting
facilitation and negotiation

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations
and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients

• Experience leading complex projects, with impacts to landowners, large energy
customers, municipalities, or agencies

• Demonstrated success in identifying and managing risk

• Communicating and reporting project status to senior leadership

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• Excellent communication skills including conflict resolution skills.

• Experience with SAP

• Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.

• The successful candidate will be required to routinely travel to Project
Sites where work is in the planning or execution phases.

• Work a flexible schedule that supports the demands and needs of the Projects.



Education:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university is
required.

• 7+ years of experience in applied engineering or equivalent working
experience, including project management, is required.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.