Project Coord

Consumers 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.  

Location: This position is onsite at the {SERVICE CENTER} located in {City, State}.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing new and existing project requests. The incumbent ensures that the schedule, budget, and details of each project are well-organized, and must have working knowledge of applicable project systems and programs. The Project Coordinator must effectively prioritize and organize projects of varying sizes in response to customer needs, primarily focusing on gathering customer work scopes and following the project from initiation through design, scheduling, and field construction phases, based on the customer's required schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a storm response role, and assist with emergent operations/storm restoration, as needed   
• Participate in department problem-solving and waste elimination efforts  
• Assist with maintaining departmental standard work   
• Represent the department in cross-functional meetings   
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from various business partners   
• May be responsible for design work, based on geographic location, workload, and available design resources   
• Prioritize workload to successfully complete projects and meet customer commitments   
• Determine project scope, and evaluate design requirements and system impacts   
• Coordinate project work, including estimates of customer and system loads, generating tasks for other departments, providing cost estimates, identifying required permits, and scheduling work orders   
• Serve as the primary contact with customers to coordinate assigned CMS Energy Utility projects   
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Understanding of pertinent rules, laws, and regulations pertaining to the department function  
• Knowledge and understanding of Consumers Energy Electric Tariffs  
• Knowledge of SAP Notifications and Billing  
• Knowledge of typical contract and agreement terms and language  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, property descriptions, and plans  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)  
• Time management and ability to prioritize stakeholder requests  
• Knowledge of LEAN operating principles  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in a technical, scientific, or business-related field, with two (2) or more years of experience supporting project work
  • (OR) High School Diploma/GED with four (4) or more years in supporting project work

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, capABLE, Interfaith 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.