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Job Summary
Location: Detroit, MI
This is a full-time position with DTE Vantage, the non-regulated subsidiary of DTE Energy. The home office location is DTE Energy Headquarters in Detroit, MI (400 WCB).
The position is responsible for managing technical aspects of project development from inception through initiation of construction with continued supporting role through start up and close out. Power industry experience is a plus, particularly in the areas of engines, turbines, and gas and/or electrical interconnects. Work involves performing difficult and complex services requiring a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion. Work is mainly self-directed, with work results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. Must live within a commutable distance from DTE's Detroit, MI headquarters, however, the majority of work will be done remotely.
Key Accountabilities
Screen projects from a technical perspective to determine viability
Ensure that employee and contractor safety as well as environmental awareness are incorporated within principal design goals
Prepare and review Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) specifications and drawings
Prepare formal RFP packages and manage competitive bidding processes, including evaluation of proposals and selection of contractors and vendors
Develop cost estimates and expenditure forecasts
Review, manage and organize project documentation including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings to ensure protection of owner's technical and financial position
Prepare performance test procedures and evaluate performance test results
Coordinate contractors, consultants, engineers, vendors, and government agencies to complete projects within schedule and budget
Coordinating activities of contractors, consultants, and vendors in support of assigned projects or in support of a project manager.
Performing technical due diligence activities in support of acquisition efforts
Travel within the domestic United States; expected to be about 10% to 30%, depending on the stage of project implementation
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or Construction Management with 5 or more years of experience as a project engineer, project manager or construction manager.
Other Qualifications
Preferred:
Mechanical Engineer degree preferred
Registered Engineer or Project Management Professional a plus
Working knowledge of MS computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project in a Windows environment
Capable of performing basic conceptual facility design with an eye toward minimizing capital cost while still providing a safe and effective operating facility
Capable of providing and managing functional engineering support to projects from start to finish
Other Requirements:
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Possess strong presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision
Ability to manage budgets, project costs and scheduling
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Capable of promoting and maintaining strong, positive relationships with coworkers, suppliers, contractors, vendors, engineering firms, and customers
Willingness to share expertise and knowledge with other team members for the benefit of the entire company
Willingness to acquire new technical skills
Ability to function within a matrix organization in which functional and business leaders have equal authority within the organization and employees may report to both a functional leader and a business leader
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands characterized here epitomize those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Occasionally stand or walk and stoop or kneel
Frequently sit
Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use wrists, hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion; and reach with hands and arms extensively
Occasionally lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight
Use computers with exposure to video display terminals; and some repetitive motion... For full info follow application link.
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and 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 law.
