Consumers Energy

Principal Project Manager – Engineering

Consumers Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Novi • Missouri • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Manages critical electric transmission capital project(s) and special projects that may be outside the scope of the traditional regulated utility space, including support of the development and execution of High‑Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) or submarine cable scopes.
  • Responsible for assembling, coordinating, and providing clear work direction to cross-functional project teams composed of both internal and external resources.
  • Serves as the accountable leader for select non‑standard, highly complex, or high‑risk capital projects where scope, execution approach, or regulatory considerations extend beyond established precedent.
  • Leads technical teams in the development of proposals for competitive projects and/or the performance of due diligence for prospective development opportunities.
  • Exercises independent judgment in evaluating cost, schedule, risk, constructability, regulatory, and reputational trade-offs, and provides clear, defensible recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Acts as a trusted escalation point for systemic project risks or execution challenges and resolves related issues with enterprise‑level impact.
  • Establishes the benchmark for project management excellence through mentorship, coaching, and informal oversight of other project managers.
  • Leads project teams to successfully deliver projects on time, within scope, and within authorized budget.
  • Facilitates development of detailed baseline project schedules to identify the critical path and key milestones.
  • Facilitates project meetings (status, coordination, scheduling, lessons learned, etc.), as required, with the project team and stakeholders.
  • Monitors and controls project costs through preparation of monthly cash flow projections, comparison of actual and committed costs to estimates; and identification of variances requiring corrective action to ensure costs remain within authorized amounts.
  • Prepares, reviews and approves contractor purchase orders, change orders and invoices.
  • Communicates project status, issues and risks to leadership and stakeholders in a clear, timely and effective manner.
  • Works collaboratively with personnel across all areas of the company to ensure achievement of project objectives.
  • Completes other special projects and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree (engineering or technical field preferred) with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in the electric utility industry or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
  • OR
  • Minimum of Twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in project and/or construction management in electric utility construction or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education; Transmission electric system capital project experience strongly preferred.
  • Sound technical understanding of underground and/or submarine cable systems.
  • Expert in developing project schedules and managing scope, schedule and cost across complex projects.
  • Expert in identifying alternative solutions and in performing risk assessments.
  • Possesses exceptional ability to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of leadership, including executive management.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and negotiate with vendors and third parties to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Proficient in the use of Primavera, Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software applications.
  • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated exceptional ability to lead, direct and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
  • Required to travel to project and vendor sites on a recurring basis.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team-based environment.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
Benefits
  • ITC offers industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into solutions.
  • We foster a culture of belonging - where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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