Capital Projects Manager — Hybrid, High-Impact Delivery

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy in Michigan is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead intermediate to large capital construction projects. You will apply formal project management methods to define scope, schedule, estimates, and engineering while ensuring cost control and thorough documentation.

You will coordinate a cross-functional team, manage on-site construction activities with contractors, and drive safety, environmental compliance, and timely closeout.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, PM, or business with 6 years PM experience.
• Associate degree in engineering, PM, business/management, construction management, or construction technology with 8 years PM experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years PM experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scope and coordinates a team of specialists for 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 representatives on bid meetings and supplier selections.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, ensuring timely completion within approved budgets.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
• Communicates project status to stakeholders and engages appropriate stakeholders in decisions to ensure clear direction.
• Interfaces with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, unions; may support contract administration for blanket orders or subcontractors.
• Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Completes documentation and record keeping requirements.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, PM, or business with 6 years PM experience

Associate degree in engineering, PM, business/management, construction management, or construction technology with 8 years PM experience

High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of PM experience

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SAP

Maximo

Excel

Job description

DTE Energy in Michigan is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead intermediate to large capital construction projects. You will apply formal project management methods to define scope, schedule, estimates, and engineering while ensuring cost control and thorough documentation.

You will coordinate a cross-functional team, manage on-site construction activities with contractors, and drive safety, environmental compliance, and timely closeout.