Project Manager

TPI Global Solutions; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions seeks an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects in Michigan, focusing on the Lines and Substations portfolio. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, field personnel, and contractors, develop plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

The role supports a hybrid work model with on-site Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in Michigan locations and remote on Wednesdays and Fridays as business needs permit.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects or programs.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Michigan as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the Lines and Substations portfolio.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, field personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and potential delays.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve project obstacles and remove barriers.
• Conduct field visits as needed to assess project conditions and support project execution.
• Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear accountability for action items.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with established processes and standards.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and standard work.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description – Project/Program Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to join a growing team supporting utility infrastructure projects across Michigan. This role will be responsible for managing assigned projects within the Lines and Substations portfolio, coordinating with cross-functional teams, removing project barriers, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative hybrid environment and should be comfortable balancing office-based project management responsibilities with occasional field visits throughout Michigan.

Candidates may report to a Consumers Energy service center in one of the following locations:

• Jackson, MI
• Alma, MI
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Saginaw, MI
• Lansing, MI

Hybrid Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday onsite
• Wednesday and Friday remote, subject to business needs

Travel

• Projects are located throughout Michigan.
• Occasional field visits are required to help identify and remove project barriers.
• Team staff meetings are typically held every other month in Lansing or Jackson.
• Attendance at the team’s "Rally Room" in Jackson is expected approximately every other week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the assigned Lines and Substations portfolio.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, field personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and potential delays.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve project obstacles and remove barriers.
• Conduct field visits as needed to assess project conditions and support project execution.
• Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear accountability for action items.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in accordance with established processes and standards.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and standard work.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements.

The position will join an organization of approximately 27 employees, including four managers reporting to the current leader.

The organization is undergoing growth and leadership changes, including the hiring of a Senior Manager. Once hired, these roles are expected to ultimately report through the new Senior Manager.

This position represents a backfill opportunity created as an augmented worker transitions into a full-time role.

Training & Onboarding

The selected candidate will receive structured training and onboarding, including:

• Shadowing experienced team members
• Reviewing standard work and process documentation
• Learning the specific Lines and Substations portfolio they will manage
• Gaining familiarity with internal processes, stakeholders, systems, and project requirements

Qualifications

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects or programs.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Ability to identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites throughout Michigan as needed.
• Utility, energy, electrical, infrastructure, construction, or engineering project experience is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a proactive project leader who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and take ownership of resolving project challenges. Experience working in a utility or infrastructure environment is strongly preferred, particularly with electric transmission/distribution lines or substations.

The candidate should be comfortable working in both office and field environments and be able to build strong relationships across engineering, operations, construction, and leadership teams.