Renewables Projects Manager — Solar, Wind & Storage

DTE Energy; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for design, construction, and commissioning of mid-to-large scale renewable projects at its Detroit area location. You will train and mentor junior staff and coordinate scope, schedule, and budgets across internal teams and external partners.

The role covers solar, wind, storage, and related capital programs with hands-on construction collaboration and strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, construction management, project management, or business/management with 6 years of project management experience, incl. 2 yrs in large-scale construction or utility projects, with 6 months 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 of related project management experience, incl. 2 yrs in renewable energy projects.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of related project management experience, incl. 2 yrs in renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 bid meetings and reviews; determines contracting strategy.
• Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers to ensure timely completion within 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.
• Serve as the main liaison with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, unions, etc. 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.
• Identifies and obtains regulatory approval for new renewable energy projects.
• Mentor and train associate level project managers, project engineers, and/or co-op students

Skills

P6 Primavera

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Cost control

Safety compliance

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Associate degree in engineering/technical design

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

P6 Primavera

Job description

DTE Energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for design, construction, and commissioning of mid-to-large scale renewable projects at its Detroit area location. You will train and mentor junior staff and coordinate scope, schedule, and budgets across internal teams and external partners.

The role covers solar, wind, storage, and related capital programs with hands-on construction collaboration and strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and stakeholder communication.