Renewables Project Manager (PMO - Projects)

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy in Detroit, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to design, construct, and commission intermediate to large capital renewable projects. You will lead scope, schedules, and cost estimates, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors on solar, wind, and energy storage initiatives.

The role requires hands-on construction collaboration, strong PMI-style project management, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management with 6 years PM experience, including 2 years in renewable energy projects.
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology with 8 years PM experience, including 2 years in renewable energy projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years PM experience, including 2 years in renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop renewable energy project scope and coordinate a team of specialists delivering schedule, cost estimates and engineering specs for capital projects.
• Ensure completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Oversee project expenditures and procure labor, equipment and materials cost-effectively with appropriate contracting strategies.
• Support daily on-site construction activities, working with contractors to meet budget and schedule.
• Meet key performance metrics for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders and align on direction and expectations.
• Liaise with internal teams, plants, suppliers, unions, and subcontractors as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and train associate PMs, project engineers, and co-ops.
• Preferred: PMP Certification and renewable/utility project experience.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in engineering/related fields

Associate degree in engineering/related fields

High School Diploma with 10 years related PM experience

Tools

P6 Primavera

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. 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.

Location: Detroit, MI, US

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Employment Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship currently.

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Responsible for the design and construction and/or commissioning of intermediate to large-size capital renewable projects. May be asked to train and mentor more associate project managers. Uses formal project management methods to coordinate project team activities including defining the scope of work, scheduling, estimating and engineering. Manage costs and change control procedures and ensure project close-out and documentation processes are complete. Types of projects include solar, wind, and energy storage, with hands‑on construction assignments in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Span of control: this is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops renewable energy project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project 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 renewable project expenditures and the cost‑effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
• Supports daily management of on‑site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
• Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
• Communicate as the main point of contact to provide updates on project statuses to all stakeholders and engage appropriate stakeholders in decisions to ensure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
• Serve as the main liaison with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc. May support contract administration services for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors.
• Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies and obtains regulatory approval for the construction and operation of new renewable energy projects required.
• Mentor and train more associate level project managers, project engineers, and/or co‑op students

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a multi‑track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management and 6 years of project management experience inclusive of 2 years with large scale construction or utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and energy storage capital projects.
• Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture/technical design, project management, business/management, construction management, or construction technology and 8 years of related project management experience inclusive of 2 years with large scale construction or utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and energy storage capital projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years of related project management experience inclusive of 2 years with large scale construction or utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and energy storage capital projects.

Other Qualifications

• Traveling is required up to 20% of the time.
• Experienced with P6 Primavera
• Analysis of metrics on project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables
• Experience presenting strategic plans to all levels of leadership, including senior leaders.
• Hands‑on experience in managing renewable energy projects or large‑scale projects.
• Proficiency in handling projects involving multidisciplinary teams and many stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Renewable or utility experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Additional Information

Incumbents 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 supervision.

At 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.