Energy & Grid Projects Manager

Transmission & Distribution World; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Project Manager to lead or support multiple cross-functional initiatives across transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while communicating with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive process improvements. This is a fulltime position with potential for extended hours during energy delivery emergencies.

Qualifications

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 2 - 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 3 - 6 years of relevant project management or related experience
• For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 2 - 4 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and 3 - 6 years relevant project management or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment
• Demonstrated leadership, communications and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance
• Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Work, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, Passport
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for leading or supporting overall project and program performance for projects / programs including transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and organizational initiatives. (25%)
• Ensures project / program costs, schedule, scope and risks are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits schedule and spending. (20%)
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements. (15%)
• Interface effectively forming good working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations and contract service providers as applicable. (10%)
• When leading projects, is the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. When supporting larger projects, provides project lead with information required for effective communication with key stakeholders. (10%)
• Coaches and leads team members to ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and complete assigned tasks. (10%)
• When leading projects, identify and obtain project team resources with the assistance of Manager Project Management. When supporting larger projects, helps ensure all team resources are identified and obtained. (10%)

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Passport

Job description

Exelon is seeking a Project Manager to lead or support multiple cross-functional initiatives across transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while communicating with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive process improvements. This is a fulltime position with potential for extended hours during energy delivery emergencies.