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 primarily based onite at the Big Rapids Service Center. However, work may be required at North Kent, Fremont, or Greenville locations, depending on service needs. During the initial trainging period of 6-12 months, daily onsite presence may be necessary.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing new and existing project requests. The incumbent ensures the schedule, budget, and details of the project are well-organized and must have a 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 revolving around gathering customer work scopes and following the project from initiation through design, scheduling, and field construction phases driven by the customer's required schedule.

• Maintain a storm role and assist with emergent operations/storm restoration as needed
• Participate in department problem solving and waste elimination work
• Assist with maintaining department standard work
• Represent the department in cross-functional meetings
• Monitor and respond to inquiries from various business partners
• May be responsible for design, 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, generate tasks for other departments, provide cost estimates, identify 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

• 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 (verbally and non-verbally) with stakeholders both internal and external
• Ability to interpret and understand 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

• Associate degree in Technical, Scientific or Business-related field with two (2) or more years in supporting project work
  
  
  
  • (OR)HighSchool 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.