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DTE Energy

Project Controls Specialist

DTE Energy, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228


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What are the requirements to be considered for a position?

No bid restriction – If you are new to the company or to your non-represented role, you may be restricted from bidding. Please check with your leader as you consider whether to apply.Submitting an application must be done electronically via the Careers site in myDTE before the end of the job posting window. Applications processed directly from DTEEnergy.com may not be accepted.Providing accurate professional experience, education and/or certifications that will help our Talent Acquisition Specialist determine how you meet the basic qualifications for the position.Currently a regular employee.Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

What happens if you are selected for the position?

Your current pay will be evaluated against the midpoint of the pay zone indicated above to determine the appropriate job pay offer. Note: Federal, State and Local taxes are not taken into consideration when evaluating a potential offer.You decide to accept or decline the offer within the pre-specified timeline.

How to manage the transition to your new role?

You work with your current and new leader to determine a start date in your new position. Typically, this transition occurs in 2-3 pay cycles, but longer transition times can occur due to current business unit needs.You should speak with your new leader about your primary storm assignment in your new role.In certain location or job-specific roles, you may be required to complete a background check and drug screen to obtain physical and/or cyber access or to meet compliance requirements.

REQUISITION INFORMATIONRequisition Number: 14645Number of Positions: 1Apply by: November 22nd, 2024Location: Walker Cisler BuildingPay Range: $77,000.00 $96,000.00 $116,000.00Level/Zone: FOS 32Posting Restriction: N/ALeader: Andrew T CairoTalent Acquisition Specialist: Melissa J WolfBidding Restriction: 1 YearTesting Required: Not ApplicableLocation Requirement: Hybrid - Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the work location.

Job Summary

Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan and schedule so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates/schedules. Assignments are received in the form of results expected; within operating policies and procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job

Key Accountabilities

Supports project team and estimating/scheduling personnel efforts toward the development of the project plan and translating the project plan into the project estimate/schedule.Develops and provides analysis of project estimates or schedules, including, as applicable, CPM software implementation, time impact and delay analysis, and review of periodic schedule updates.Ensures the credibility of the information contained in the estimate/schedule.Assists with the preparation of project time and/or cost claims.Develops and records project historical estimate/schedule information and lessons learned.Applies methodologies, techniques and tools, software, standards and guidelines for estimating and/or planning/scheduling; knowledgeable in application of estimating/scheduling software and application of the software.Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning/scheduling controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating/scheduling organization through benchmarking and maintaining affiliations with industry estimating/scheduling organizations and local/national chapters. Scheduling Specific:Develops master and detail schedules inclusive of major milestones, detailed WBS, assignment of costs, labor and equipment to activities, resource leveling, etc.Monitors and updates schedule progress toward achieving the desired project completion date and informing management team of changes to schedule outcome.Prepares and provides schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis and re-ports forecasts for all significant project activities. Analyzes the effects to the critical path activities; identifies changes to the project that affect the schedule, and develops the recovery schedules and alternate courses of action.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

This is a dual track base requirement job; education & experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following options:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Business Administration or a related field & 3+ years of job-relevant experience.Associate degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, Math, or related field & 5+ years of job-relevant experience.High School or GED, & 7+ years of job-relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Preferred

Scheduler: 2+ years of experience working with Primavera, preferably P6Estimator: 2+ years of experience in construction estimating on large projects

Other Requirements

May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments.Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation.Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research, and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit.Analytical & problem solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.Ability to develop / coordinate crossfunctional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes.Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management.Scheduler:

Knowledge in design scheduling, construction scheduling, program scheduling, and cost & resource loading. This includes developing detailed WBS, milestones, activities definition, logical sequences, durations, activity dependencies and interdependencies, and activity contingencies.Understanding of schedule models and methods, schedule quality analysis, schedule strategy, schedule integration techniques, Monte Carlo Analysis, schedule performance analysis techniques, etc

Estimator:

Knowledge in design, construction, program estimating. This includes developing various levels of cost estimate classifications (ROM, conceptual, parametric, definitive, etc), financial and economic estimating and analysis, establishment of contingencies based on type of estimate and risk models.Understanding of estimating models, techniques and methods, estimating quality and accuracy analysis, estimating strategy and estimating optimization (creating estimating models, simulations and sensitivity analysis), life cycle costing, budgeting, cash flow and forecasting, developing estimate basis, understanding of market conditions and how they affect estimates.Knowledge in cost elements, cost dimensions, cost classifications, cost types (material, equipment, labor, overhead and profit), subcontract and purchased costs, pricing strategies, development of code of accounts, quantification, estimating factors, ratios and indices, product and project costs.

Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, positive outcomes.Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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