Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager – EPC / High Voltage Distribution

Location: Hybrid – Jackson, Alma, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Lansing (Any of these locations)

Duration: 12 months contract

Position Overview

Consumers Energy is seeking a Project Manager / Program Manager to support its High Voltage Distribution (HVD) Project Execution team. This role will manage a portfolio of construction and EPC projects across high-voltage lines and substations throughout Michigan.

The position is heavily focused on project and program management within a construction environment, including coordination of scope, schedule, engineering, design, operations, contractors, and multiple stakeholder groups.

While utility and high-voltage distribution experience is preferred, the hiring manager is open to strong construction Project Managers and Program Managers from transferable industries who have successfully managed complex infrastructure or capital projects.

Focus

The ideal candidate is a construction Project Manager or Program Manager with experience managing a high volume of infrastructure, capital, or EPC projects involving:

Engineering and design coordination

Construction execution

Scope and schedule management

Multiple concurrent projects or work orders

Contractor/EPC coordination

Cross-functional stakeholder management

Utility/high-voltage experience is preferred but not required. Candidates from other construction-intensive or infrastructure-focused industries may be considered if they demonstrate strong, transferable project management experience.

SAP and Primavera P6 are valuable differentiators. PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Work Location & Travel

Candidates may report to a Consumers Energy service center in:

Jackson

Alma

Grand Rapids

Saginaw

Lansing

Work Schedule:

Hybrid schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday onsite

Projects are located throughout Michigan.

Field/site visits are required as needed to help resolve project issues and remove execution barriers.

Team staff meetings are typically held every other month in Lansing or Jackson.

Employees are expected to attend the team’s “Rally Room” in Jackson approximately every other week.

The team generally assigns projects geographically to minimize unnecessary travel.

Team & Reason for Opening

Approximately 27 employees are within the broader reporting structure.

Four managers currently report to the department leader.

Two augmented workers are transitioning