EPC Project Manager

The Planet Group; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead mid-to-large scale projects in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure on-time delivery, manage scope and budget, and coordinate across engineering, operations and client teams.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Applied Engineering or related field, 3+ years of project management experience and a proven ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field required.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.
• 3+ years in applied engineering with project management exposure.
• Experience following a Project Lifecycle Processes framework.
• Strong planning, organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients.
• Proven cross-department collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage medium-to-large projects of moderate-to-high complexity.
• Ensure projects deliver positive business value within scope, cost, schedule, and quality.
• Develop and maintain timely project plans and deliverables.
• Identify risks, issues and constraints affecting execution.
• Collaborate with other functions to define tasks and outputs.
• Manage multiple projects in various stages concurrently.
• Lead project communications throughout the lifecycle and present to leadership.
• Help develop performance metrics and track project performance.
• Identify process improvements to drive efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering or Relevant Field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage medium-to-large sized projects of moderate-to high complexity
• Ensure project results contribute positive business value
• Meet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives
• Develop and maintain project plans that provide timely deliverables in order 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
• Facilitate the flow of work during a project to ensure that it conforms to the project plan covering forecasting, scoping, planning, scheduling, execution and closeout
• Ensure that team members understand their authority and responsibility regarding their portion of the project
• Assume project communication lead role throughout the life cycle of the project
• Perform presentations for the Consumers Energy leadership team
• Assist in the development of performance metrics and track performance of the projects executed
• Identify and recommend new processes, techniques and standards that drive performance and process management
• Identify, prioritize and drive the implementation of process enhancements
• Validate financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering or Relevant Field
• Individuals must have a valid driver’s license.
• 3 or more years applied engineering or equivalent working experience; Project management experience working in accordance with Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP) framework.
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Planning, organizational and leadership skills
• Communication skills including verbal, written, meeting facilitation and negotiation
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients
• A proven ability to work across departments collaboratively to resolve issues, drive projects to closure, achieve desired results/goals, and/or implement change as needed
• A proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity