Natural Gas Project Manager
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$100,000-$130,000/year
Job Description
Natural Gas Project Manager
Location: Bay City, Flint, Taylor, or Detroit, MI (Relocation Available)
Hire Type: Direct
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000+ (Depending on Experience)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
- 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
- Annual Bonus Program
- Employee Stock Ownership opportunities to help build long-term wealth
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Natural Gas Project Manager to lead utility operations supporting electric and natural gas customer programs for a major Michigan utility. This is an operations and program management role focused on overseeing customer projects, utility programs, field support, and operational teams—not a traditional engineering position. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing utility clients, budgets, project execution, and cross-functional teams within the electric or natural gas industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations supporting electric and natural gas utility programs.
- Manage utility customer projects, turnkey projects, customer service requests, and field support activities.
- Oversee project schedules, staffing, budgets, and overall program performance.
- Manage approximately 30 contract employees and provide leadership to multiple team leaders.
- Coordinate project execution from customer request through final project closeout.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients and maintain strong client relationships.
- Monitor project performance metrics and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal teams and utility stakeholders to resolve operational challenges.
- Support business growth initiatives and operational improvements.
- Participate in quarterly client meetings and team events throughout Michigan.
Qualifications / Requirements
- 10+ years of project management or utility operations experience.
- Experience managing projects for electric and/or natural gas utility clients.
- Proven leadership experience managing large teams, staffing, budgets, and schedules.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting utility customer programs, work management, field support, or operations.
- Consumers Energy experience is preferred but not required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management Tools
Schedule
- Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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This job at Sterling Engineering, Inc. is located in Detroit, MI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Sterling Engineering, Inc.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $100,000 and $130,000 per year.
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