Senior Real Estate Project Manager - Solar Projects

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities.

Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location :

This position is preferred assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI but other locations may be considered as well.

Relocation package is available for those who qualify.

We are looking for : Senior Real Estate Project Manager - Solar Projects

The Senior Real Estate Project Manager manages multiple complex and cross-functional projects and their impact on the organization and staff while overseeing the work of project team members.

Produces quality results by managing personnel, creating project schedules, timelines, requirements, budgets, and maximizing efficiency of resources to ensure measurable outcomes.

Partners with cross-functional teams to leverage project management tools and innovative technologies to enhance productivity and collaborate on complex issues developing sound business recommendations for leadership.

They will prepare and present progress updates to appropriate management channels on a regular basis, ensuring the innovation and results laid out in the project plan are achieved.

The Senior Project Manager may manage regulatory initiatives for filings including general rate proceedings before the MPSC and thus will keep abreast of regulatory orders and relevant filings of other stakeholders to effectively advise and review work of cross-functional teams.

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to :

• Knowledge of Agile and Lean Methodology
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to research and build documentation to support positions and develop compelling case for support by internal leadership, external stakeholders, regulators, and legislators

We encourage you to apply if you have :

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field with a minimum of four (4) years of applicable experience OR Associate degree in business administration or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of applicable experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of twelve (12) years of applicable experience
• Experience acquiring land rights for the development of solar projects is preferred

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Review and interpret technical real estate documents including existing property rights, redline and counter-redline legal documents, in coordination with CE Legal and outside counsel
• Interpret survey documents, engineering drawings, construction plans & profile drawings, title searches, commitments, and abstracts
• Develop landowner outreach and negotiation strategies for self-developed renewables projects.
• Provide clear and accurate communications, discussions, and negotiations with stakeholders including preparing and performing presentations for external stakeholders and outside agencies
• Effectively manage Real Estate related project spending by providing necessary budgets, forecasting and financial analysis
• Align and coordinate with numerous external client groups to Real Estate, including Enterprise Project Management, Clean Energy Development, Engineering, Design, Planning, Forestry, Construction, and Community Affairs
• Establishes project feasibility by examining project alignment with organization strategies and plans; completing cost-benefit and information and analyses
• Oversees the coordination and implementation of projects to effectively migrate staff from one project / process to another
• Develops and implements planning for assigned projects and serves as lead contact for internal and external project partners to meet business requirement
• Drive cross-functional collaboration on matters with multiple complex issues, both in team settings and independently, to prioritize and execute quality solutions for time-critical projects
• Manages scope, quality, timeframes, and project budget; develops and maintains feedback and evaluates information; maintains project documents and all communications
• Supervise and manage an assigned portfolio of projects / initiatives through active cross-functional engagement with internal business partners / leadership and external stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, providing updates to clients and internal stakeholders on project status, changes, and risks
• Conduct quality assurance testing to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Develop a strategic recommendation, setting objectives, implementing and executing strategic plans, and evaluating and measuring performance
• Provide proactive, clear, concise and timely communications regarding project status and overall performance reporting among team members, company leadership and internal / external stakeholders;

Facilitate continuous exchange of ideas, information and project developments

• Supervise and manage an assigned portfolio of projects / initiatives through active cross-functional engagement with internal business partners / leadership and external stakeholders
• Responsible for regulatory adherence and independently determining business impacts including strategic opportunities and risks, and advise cross-functional teams and leadership accordingly
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary

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’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), 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.

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