Construction Specialist DTE Energy : Michigan Category: Construction

Job : 16665

Responsible for organizing and planning in the field execution of internal reliability and construction projects. Provides oversight on projects and key tasks for day‑to‑day planning and execution of construction projects performed by resources. Responsible for ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with company standards, specifications, schedules and requirements. Interfaces with non‑company personnel to ensure the optimal allocation of support resources is utilized to meet project schedule objectives in a cost‑efficient manner.

Works directly with project managers and project engineers on constructability reviews, technical aspects of the designs, schedule objectives, project planning, safety plan development, quality plan development, and cost‑effective installations. Span of control: 3–5 projects and multiple vendors per project.

• Reviews design/construction drawings for constructability. Coordinate with personnel to refine construction plans and schedule to ensure they align with key objectives.
• Coordinates construction activities on multiple projects to avoid interferences when working in common areas and adjacent to other internal groups performing maintenance or project work; facilitates coordination (meetings, schedules, etc.) between multiple contractors.
• Leads project safety efforts; provides direct input in the development of project‑specific safety plans, performs field safety observations, and immediately addresses any violations or concerns. Reviews life‑critical work/takes with craft before beginning to ensure appropriate planning, understanding, and coordination is in place to avoid any safety incidents.
• Coordinate with engineering, subject‑matter experts, and project stakeholders to develop a quality plan (identify critical characteristics, hold points, acceptance testing, etc.).
• Work with project manager to resolve escalated construction project concerns and works with appropriate parties (contractors, customers, agencies, etc.) to determine project and scheduling solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring as‑built drawings are created for work installed. Review as‑builts before payment to contractor is approved.
• Ensures that resources and workloads are balanced, ensuring that projects are appropriately planned, prioritized and executed. Monitors productivity and work progress; implements workload adjustments if standards are not being met.
• Works with the client/business‑unit partner to coordinate equipment tie‑ins to existing facilities within approved schedules.
• Performs post‑construction walk‑downs of all systems prior to company acceptance from contractors.
• Leads the timely completion of punch list items.
• Applies and works with new construction materials, practices and technologies (as deemed appropriate for the given project).
• Responsibility as key tag protection leader and/or job leader per applicable corporate policy.
• Guides the continuous improvement commitment & efforts.

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of job‑relevant experience, OR
• Associate's degree with 4 years of job‑relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of job‑relevant experience.

• Certificate (i.e. the completion of a core group of program‑related courses designated by a duly accredited program) in a job‑relevant skilled trade or completion of a skilled trade apprenticeship.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management.
• Experience supporting or managing construction activities within high‑voltage substations, including civil, structural, and electrical scopes.
• Understanding utility safety practices and work procedures for energized and de‑energized substation environments.
• Proven ability to manage field resources and coordinate multi‑discipline teams on energized and non‑energized substation sites.
• Demonstrated experience working with high‑voltage substation equipment such as breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, switch gear, relay panels, etc.

• Proficiency in applicable software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Maximo) to apply them with minimal instruction or guidance…