Senior Project Manager

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.Job SummaryLocation: Detroit, MIWorking for the Project Management Office (PMO), the position is responsible for managing technical aspects of project development from inception through initiation of construction with continued supporting role through start up and close out. Power industry experience is essential particularly in the areas of gas turbines and gas/electrical interconnects. Carbon Capture experience is a plus, particularly in the areas compression and carbon capture well drilling and sequestration.Work involves performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainlyself-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. Must live within a commutable distance from DTE's Detroit, MI headquarters, however, the majority of work will be done remotely.Key AccountabilitiesScreen projects to determine technical viabilityEnsure that personnel safety and environmental awareness are incorporated in designFacilitate development and review of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) specifications and drawingsPrepare formal RFP packages and manage competitive bidding processes, including evaluation of proposals and selection of contractors and vendorsDevelop cost estimates and expenditure forecasts for management review, if applicableReview, manage and organize project documentation including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings to ensure protection of owner's technical and financial positionCoordinate performance test procedure development and evaluate performance test resultsOversee contractors, consultants, engineers, vendors, and government agencies to complete projects within scope, schedule and budget.Perform technical due diligence activities in support of acquisition efforts.Travel within the continental United States; expected to be about 10% to 30%, depending on the stage of project implementation,and may increase to >75% during startupPerform all other related duties as assignedMinimum Education & Experience RequirementsA bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or Construction Management, with 8 or more years of experience as a project engineer, project manager or construction managerPreferredOther QualificationsLicensed Professional Engineer and/or Project Management ProfessionalOther RequirementsPossess excellent written and verbal communication skillsPossess strong presentation skillsWorking knowledge of MS computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project in a Windows environmentKnowledge Procore Project Management SoftwareAbility to communicate effectively with people at all levelsCapable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervisionAbility to manage budgets, project costs and schedulingAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyCapable of promoting and maintaining strong, positive relationships with coworkers, suppliers, contractors, vendors, engineering firms, and customersWillingness to share expertise and knowledge with other team members for the benefit of the entire companyWillingness to acquire new technical skillsAbility to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees may report to both a functional leader and a business leaderPhysical Demands & Working ConditionsRequiredThe physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel.Frequently sit.Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively.Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight.Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion associated with data entry, the use of a computer mouse, and while using other office equipment.Possess the following vision requirements: close, color, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The employee performs job duties primarily in a work from home capacity and periodically from a climate-controlled office environment, with a moderate noise level. However, on an occasional basis the employee may be required to travel to project sites where noise levels and environmental conditions may vary.Additional InformationIncumbents 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 supervisionPRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTSAt 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.