Responsible for the planning, management, and execution of multiple large-scale capital projects throughout the Corporation.
Leads a team of project managers, supervisors, contractors, and administrative and engineering support personnel in construction activities for multiple intermediate to large-sized capital projects.
Manages a portfolio team consisting of project managers, project engineers, construction managers, schedulers, and estimators.
Negotiates complex construction and physical plant-related contracts with large vendors.
Provides support to senior management in the formulation of strategic planning.
Responsible for delivering major capital construction projects, without interruption to the Company’s operations.
Provides regular progress reports for all construction projects, highlighting key performance indicators, risk management, delays and claims.
Analyzes organizational capability in relation to Company-determined project management standards.

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience managing projects using formal project management tools such as Schedule Management, Cost Management, Risk Management etc.
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business and 8 years of experience managing projects using formal project management tools such as Schedule Management, Cost Management, Risk Management etc.
PMP required or must obtain within one-year of entry into the position.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or Business and formal leadership experience.
Consulting and influencing skills.
Written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.
Intermediate-to-advanced analytical and project management skills.
Ability to develop / coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects.
Working knowledge of financial and economic analysis, project and risk management.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions.
Ability to apply project planning and implementation and/or continuous improvement principles.
Motivates through ‘leading by example,’ coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback to subordinate staff.
Ability to conduct efficacious meetings.

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location.
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.

Manager – Capital Projects, PMO IT Plant & Field Platform

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