Project Manager - Facilities & Construct
Detroit, MI, US
DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.
Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
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Manages multiple building/facility projects concurrently, through design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Manages projects utilizing internal and external design & engineering resources, trades, and contractors. Responsible for monitoring and managing projects safely within the constraints of scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Provides vision, leadership, and project work direction to key project engineering, procurement, project controls, and construction personnel for timely achievement of project goals and milestones. Delivers completed projects on a safe and timely basis, consistent with client needs and all applicable code and regulatory requirements.
Key Accountabilities
- Determines project scope and detailed construction schedules; preparing construction project cost estimates and seeks agreement on scope, schedule, and budget through the development of the project charter.
- Determines projects' design & construction requirements; selects appropriate delivery methods.
- Manages all project design & construction aspects, including (but not limited to) permitting, inspection, safety, scheduling, estimating, budget, valve engineering, contract administration, code adherence, commissioning, and project close-out.
- Functions as the Company liaison between the client and project service providers, ensuring coordination between building occupants and construction activities.
- Manages project expenditures, the procurement of equipment and materials including the startup testing and acceptance of new equipment; provides daily management of on-site construction activities.Works in partnership with Supplychain Management in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selection and evaluation; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
- Manages change and risk with documented justification, approvals; and regular reporting, forecasting, reviews, and audits. Implementing changes and mitigations in a timely manner.
- Manages projects at commercial and industrial facilities, including (but not limited to) administrative offices, service centers, and fossil and nuclear power plants.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
This is a dual-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following two options:
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management or a directly related curriculum, and 5 years of experience managing or coordinating construction or facility related projects; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management or a directly related curriculum, and 3 years of experience managing or coordinating construction or facility related projects
Other Qualifications
Preferred
- Knowledge of computer based software preferred in MS office suite tools including Project, Maximo, SAP, Autodesk tools (CAD, Revit, Navisworks, Construction Cloud), and SharePoint/Powerapps.
- Multi-tasking capabilities: prioritizes, delegates & manages time and work flow effectively.
- Analytical & decision-making abilities: makes decisions systematically; anticipates and mitigates problems, and understands decisions’ business implications.
- Adapts to change; open to new ideas and willingly takes on new responsibilities.
- Communications (written & verbal): creates reports, designs and conducts presentations at all levels of the Corporation. Good listening and negotiating skills
- Influencing skills: provides feedback and coaching; works well in groups and with other departments and organizations
Other Requirements
- Technology proficiency in relevant word processing, spreadsheet & database software (Windows, Word, Excel & Access)
- Analytical & problem solving skills consistent with the job's project management responsibilities.
- Written and verbal communication skills consistent with the job's project management responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a 'team' or 'matrixed' structure, and lead a cohesive and productive group of clients, internal and external resources to affect the accomplishment of various project objectives.
- Ability to conduct efficacious meetings & manage the meeting process.
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.
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit