Project Coord

Location
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The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) or willing to relocate.

Immigration Sponsorship
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This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

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.

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity
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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. Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance.