Project Manager – Utilities | Eastern Michigan University
Lead Critical Energy Infrastructure Projects That Power an Entire Campus!
If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in utility infrastructure, energy, industrial facilities, or capital construction, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact!
At CenTrio, you'll lead multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects that keep one of Michigan's largest university campuses operating safely and efficiently. From modernizing steam and power generation systems to delivering complex capital improvements, your work will directly support thousands of students, faculty, and staff every day.
We're looking for a leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and seeing projects through from concept to commissioning.
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Why CenTrio?
CenTrio is one of North America's leading providers of sustainable district energy solutions. We own and operate critical utility infrastructure that delivers steam, chilled water, electricity, and hot water to hospitals, universities, municipalities, and commercial customers across 10 U.S. cities, serving more than 170 million squarefeet of buildings. Backed by a global infrastructure investment consortium, we're investing in the future of energy through system expansion, modernization, renewable technologies, and long-term public-private partnerships.
This isn't just another project management role, it's an opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable energy infrastructure.
What You'll Do
As the Project Manager – Utilities, you'll oversee capital improvement projects supporting Eastern Michigan University's utility infrastructure, including steam production and electrical generation systems.
You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle, including:
- Leading engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and construction teams.
- Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring project performance while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget
- Preparing project documentation including AFEs, forecasts, cost analyses, and executive reporting
- Collaborating closely with Eastern Michigan University leadership and CenTrio stakeholders
- Driving continuous improvements in project management standards and best practices
- Ensuring projects are completed safely while maintaining exceptional environmental and operational standards
This role offers significant ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to influence critical infrastructure improvements that will serve the campus for decades.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in professionals who have experience managing complex capital projects within industries such as:
- District Energy
- Utilities
- Power Generation
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemical Processing Oil & Gas
- Heavy Industrial Facilities
- Campus Utility Systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
- Five or more years of relevant experience, including project management leadership
- Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction projects
- Strong understanding of utility systems and industrial infrastructure
- Ability to read engineering drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar software
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
What Makes You Successful
You thrive when balancing multiple priorities while keeping projects moving forward. You're equally comfortable reviewing engineering drawings, leading contractor meetings, presenting updates to executives, and solving unexpected challenges in the field. You're collaborative, organized, technically strong, and driven to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with excellence.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At CenTrio, we believe our people are our greatest investment. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization.
Our benefits include:
- Medical coverage beginning on your first day
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- Company-sponsored High Deductible
- Health Plan401(k) with company match
- Career development and training opportunities'
- Flexible work arrangements where business needs allow
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate discounts on travel, entertainment, wellness, and more
Build Infrastructure That Matters
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and help shape the future of sustainable energy infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join CenTrio in powering the communities of tomorrow!
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
