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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.
Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Manager, Real Estate, is responsible for leading a team of supervisors and/or professionals within the Real Estate function. This role requires deep knowledge of departmental processes and ensures that project and departmental milestones and goals are achieved while maintaining adherence to approved budgets. The Manager, Real Estate, plays a critical role in driving the success of real estate projects and initiatives across land acquisition, project management, project controls, agreements management, transactions, land management, permitting, zoning, land surveying, technology, data management, and records management. The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams and leaders to ensure the successful delivery of projects and contributes to the overall performance of the Real Estate function by effectively managing team performance and resources.
The Permit and Zoning Manager leads a team of permit and zoning agents supporting HVD, LVD, Gas Transmission and Distribution, and Clean Energy workstreams. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership for a team responsible for high‑impact permitting and zoning activities, including railroad permitting, state and federal land permitting, substation zoning, and renewable energy zoning. The Manager focuses on work prioritization, stakeholder communication, workload planning, problem solving, training, and oversight of contractor activities aligned with each function.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the team and support program budgets, analyzing forecast‑to‑actual variances and providing insights to support strategic decision‑making, predictability, and budget adherence.
Communicate regularly with cross‑functional leaders (typically front‑line) across multiple forums, including operating reviews and formal presentations.
Manage a team of real estate professionals with oversight across Permit & Zoning workstreams including, but not limited to, Railroads, FAA, MAC, FFS, MDNR, State of Michigan, Substation Zoning, and Renewable Energy Zoning.
Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders and teams to deliver on shared objectives.
Manage operational performance, resources, and workload prioritization across the team.
Motivate, lead, coach, and develop the team to achieve departmental goals.
Interface regularly and maintain positive relationships with external customers, vendors, and other stakeholders (industry peers, regulators, community officials) as a representative of the company to ensure effective execution of department and team strategies and work plans.
Develop and execute team strategies, goals, and priorities in support of multiple workstreams.
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of real estate strategies, concepts, transactions, documents, processes, records, and property rights.
Ability to lead teams in project management, work plan execution, and risk management.
Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities, including alternatives analysis and business case development.
Knowledge of complex contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Stakeholder management expertise, including negotiation, customer and community engagement, influencing, and conflict management.
Knowledge of culture, talent, and performance management, including coaching and mentoring.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and collaborate in decision‑making to execute strategies and business priorities.
Knowledge of Lean systems and their implementation.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field, and four (4) or more years of experience in real estate or land assets, including leadership experience.
[OR]
Associate’s degree in business, management, or a related field, and six (6) or more years of experience in real estate or land assets, including leadership experience.
[OR]
High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) or more years of experience in real estate or land assets, including leadership experience.
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 in Energy (WE), 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.
Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance. CMS Energy endeavors to make https://careers.consumersenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our team at e-recruiting@cmsenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: Federal law and many state laws require employers to make accommodations to disabled applicants and employees where the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the employer. For those applicants seeking a position within the State of Michigan, a disabled individual needing accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known or should have been known. Michigan law provides that failure of a Michigan employee to properly notify the employer will preclude any claim that the employer failed to accommodate the disabled individual. However, this does not waive an individual’s right under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which sets no time limit for requesting an accommodation nor does it require such accommodation in writing.
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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.
Location : This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
General Summary of Job Responsibilities The Manager, Real Estate, is responsible for leading a team of supervisors and/or professionals within the Real Estate function. This role requires deep knowledge of departmental processes and ensures that project and departmental milestones and goals are achieved while maintaining adherence to approved budgets. The Manager, Real Estate, plays a critical role in driving the success of real estate projects and initiatives across land acquisition, project management, project controls, agreements management, transactions, land management, permitting, zoning, land surveying, technology, data management, and records management. The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams and leaders to ensure the successful delivery of projects and contributes to the overall performance of the Real Estate function by effectively managing team performance and resources.
The Permit and Zoning Manager leads a team of permit and zoning agents supporting HVD, LVD, Gas Transmission and Distribution, and Clean Energy workstreams. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership for a team responsible for high‑impact permitting and zoning activities, including railroad permitting, state and federal land permitting, substation zoning, and renewable energy zoning. The Manager focuses on work prioritization, stakeholder communication, workload planning, problem solving, training, and oversight of contractor activities aligned with each function.
#LI-TR1
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the team and support program budgets, analyzing forecast‑to‑actual variances and providing insights to support strategic decision‑making, predictability, and budget adherence.
Communicate regularly with cross‑functional leaders (typically front‑line) across multiple forums, including operating reviews and formal presentations.
Manage a team of real estate professionals with oversight across Permit & Zoning workstreams including, but not limited to, Railroads, FAA, MAC, FFS, MDNR, State of Michigan, Substation Zoning, and Renewable Energy Zoning.
Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders and teams to deliver on shared objectives.
Manage operational performance, resources, and workload prioritization across the team.
Motivate, lead, coach, and develop the team to achieve departmental goals.
Interface regularly and maintain positive relationships with external customers, vendors, and other stakeholders (industry peers, regulators, community officials) as a representative of the company to ensure effective execution of department and team strategies and work plans.
Develop and execute team strategies, goals, and priorities in support of multiple workstreams.
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of real estate strategies, concepts, transactions, documents, processes, records, and property rights.
Ability to lead teams in project management, work plan execution, and risk management.
Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities, including alternatives analysis and business case development.
Knowledge of complex contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Stakeholder management expertise, including negotiation, customer and community engagement, influencing, and conflict management.
Knowledge of culture, talent, and performance management, including coaching and mentoring.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and collaborate in decision‑making to execute strategies and business priorities.
Knowledge of Lean systems and their implementation.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field, and four (4) or more years of experience in real estate or land assets, including leadership experience.
[OR]
Associate’s degree in business, management, or a related field, and six (6) or more years of experience in real estate or land assets, including leadership experience.
[OR]
High School Diploma/GED and eight (8) or more years of experience in real estate or land assets, including leadership experience.
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 in Energy (WE), 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.
Consumers Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please review our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Military Leave Allowance. CMS Energy endeavors to make https://careers.consumersenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact our team at e-recruiting@cmsenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. ACCOMMODATION NOTICE: Federal law and many state laws require employers to make accommodations to disabled applicants and employees where the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the employer. For those applicants seeking a position within the State of Michigan, a disabled individual needing accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known or should have been known. Michigan law provides that failure of a Michigan employee to properly notify the employer will preclude any claim that the employer failed to accommodate the disabled individual. However, this does not waive an individual’s right under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, which sets no time limit for requesting an accommodation nor does it require such accommodation in writing.
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