Mgr Construction Mgmt

C onsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. _ _

T his position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Manager of Construction Management is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for execution of select construction projects managed within the Enterprise Project Management organization. Projects will include new construction, maintenance, system upgrades, and “fix it now” projects to ensure system reliability for customers and provide facilities for system growth in generation, gas compression & storage, facilities, gas and electric transmission and distribution areas. Exposure to all aspects of executing various construction projects. Directly responsible for the administration of other construction professionals responsible for construction execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proven leadership in substation projects, including design, construction, and commissioning.

• Comprehensive knowledge of substation equipment (transformers, breakers, relays, control systems) and associated protection schemes.

• Experience managing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts for high-voltage substations.

• Ability to oversee safety compliance and quality assurance specific to substation environments.

• Hands-on experience with outage planning and energization procedures for substations.

• Administer and develop project execution budgets, forecasts and actual spending while driving enhancement of construction management problem solving and process improvement at various levels of the organization using project controls, metrics, and reporting.

• Support the identification and implementation of various labor agreements on construction projects.

• Provide direct supervision, support, and training to the construction management teams, assess competencies and knowledge of CM professionals and provide leadership and coaching for growth and development.

• Manage select initiatives and activities, and liaison to other corporate departments.

• Participate in the negotiation and resolution of select contractor and vendor claims.

• Participate in the procurement strategies on certain projects.

• Ensure project development and project execution are aligned through estimating, scheduling, and procurement activities.

• Assure CM team is working effectively to direct the delivery of projects within cost, time, safety, and quality requirements.

• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of construction techniques for gas, electric, or facilities construction

• Knowledge union building trades; Ability to work with contractors and business agents to assure appropriate levels of skilled construction craft are available. Working knowledge of the National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) or similar PLA’s

• Ability to assess construction sites to identify and mitigate risks

• Skilled in construction claims negotiation and resolution

• Experienced with processes (development and execution); Knowledgeable of power plant and gas compression systems and facilities

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management with four (4) or more years of experience in the construction industry working for a contractor, EPC engineering firm, or utility. Project specific experience in the field or office for a major project(s) (over $50 million); supervisory experience in project/construction management.

• [OR] Associate's Degree in engineering or construction management with six (6) or more years of experience in the construction industry working for a contractor, EPC engineering firm, or utility. Project specific experience in the field or office for a major project(s) (over $50 million); supervisory experience in project/construction management.

• [OR] High School Diploma of GED with eight (8) or more years of experience in the construction industry working for a contractor, EPC engineering firm, or utility. Project specific experience in the field or office for a major project(s) (over $50 million); supervisory experience in project/construction management.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401k with company match

• Paid parental leave

• Up to 13 paid Holidays

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.