Lifecycle Project Manager

Lifecycle Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Project Manager with strong analytical, technical, and project management capabilities. In this role, you will support the Wastewater team in successfully delivering clients' Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) by overseeing and managing projects from initiation through completion.

Champion and manage scope, schedule, and budget for project delivery and report.

Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with the CIP Program Controls Team.

Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, negotiate and develop solid internal and external contacts, and establish and maintain working relationships with operations staff impacted by the project to ensure the project meets operational needs.

Manage the project activities of all disciplines, operations, and maintenance team members.

Participate with the project team to develop realistic baseline forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule, as well as projections of cost and schedule to complete.

Ensure the project team adheres to the CIP Program's standard methodologies for design and construction management, project controls, public outreach, permitting and regulatory oversight, document management, and assurances as described in the Program Management Plan (PMP).

Participate with the project team in developing the project plan, establish the project budget and schedule according to the program work breakdown structure.

Manage the process for evaluating, tracking, and mitigating project risks and communicating cost and/or schedule implications to CIP Program Leadership Team Members.

Work with the project team to establish planned cash flow of project expenditures.

Monitor and manage project performance relative to planned baseline and approved changes and prepare reports.

Collaborate with operating groups to develop project charters, including scope, schedule, and budget, so that scope creep is avoided.

Work with contractors to ensure project cost control expectations and deliverables are met.

Use the Project Management Information System to monitor and control project performance.

Project management experience, with a background in civil, environmental, or water/wastewater infrastructure.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

PMP Certification or Michigan PE, or the ability to obtain one of these credentials within 12 months of joining.

At least 7+ years of project management experience supporting engineering or construction projects, ideally within municipal, utility, or public-sector environments.

Experience with project coordination.

Proficiency in using project management information systems.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Work is performed within an office, plant environment, remote sites, or other locations. Employees may be exposed to dust and electrical connections, and frequent work with computer equipment. The role offers a hybrid working environment: 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Working From Home.

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $111597.70 - $187445.49/yr.

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.