Project Controls Specialist

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company dedicated to creating a cleaner environment. In this role, you will assist project management teams in developing and monitoring project plans and schedules, ensuring efficient execution. Your expertise in project management and analytical skills will be vital as you contribute to the success of large-scale projects. This innovative firm values diversity and teamwork, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in the energy sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in project management or related fields.
• Experience with construction estimating for large projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors project plans and schedules.
• Ensures credibility of estimates and schedules for project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Construction Management

High School or GED

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

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. As Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We also serve communities beyond Michigan, offering renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services in 19 states.

Working at DTE is more than just a job. We care for each other and our customers, using our energy to foster growth and prosperity. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make a difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required:

Not Applicable

Hybrid Role:

Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.

Emergency Response:

Yes - Must be available to support DTE's emergency response to storms or other events impacting service to our customers.

Job Summary

• Assists project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan and schedule to ensure efficient project execution. Applies methods, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates to manage, develop, and control project estimates and schedules. Receives assignments in the form of expected results within policies and procedures. Has discretion to select approaches; decisions may involve changes to work processes. This is an individual contributor role.

Key Accountabilities

• Supports project team efforts in developing project plans and translating them into estimates and schedules.
• Develops and analyzes project estimates or schedules, including CPM software implementation, delay analysis, and schedule reviews.
• Ensures the credibility of estimate and schedule data.
• Assists in preparing project time and/or cost claims.
• Records historical estimate and schedule information and lessons learned.
• Applies methodologies, tools, and standards for estimating and planning/scheduling, with knowledge of relevant software.
• Maintains estimating and scheduling controls.
• Participates in continuous improvement through benchmarking and industry affiliations.

Scheduling Specific Responsibilities

• Develops master and detailed schedules with milestones, WBS, costs, labor, resources, and resource leveling.
• Monitors and updates progress, informing management of changes.
• Prepares progress reports, trend charts, and forecasts, analyzing effects on the critical path and developing recovery plans.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This role can be filled through one of the following options:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field + 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, Math, or related field + 5+ years of relevant experience.
• High School or GED + 7+ years of relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Scheduler: 2+ years with Primavera P6.
• Estimator: 2+ years in construction estimating for large projects.

Additional Requirements:

• Physical ability to work in a power plant environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop cross-functional work groups.
• Knowledge of financial, economic, project, and risk management.

Additional Information

This description outlines the general nature and level of work. It is not all-inclusive, and management may assign additional activities.

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