Principal Project Manager Capital Programs Initiation

Delmarva Power & Light Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: $117,600–$161,700

20% annual bonus

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement / wellbeing

Job summary

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead the initiation of major capital projects, ensuring scope, budget, de-risking, and readiness before Phase 1 authorization. This role coordinates across Transmission Planning, Regional Planning, Engineering, Project Controls, and Investment Strategy to align technical, financial, and governance requirements early.

The position requires PMP certification and 7–10 years of experience in leading large, complex projects, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification or ability to achieve within 2 years of entry.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex projects ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Interface with transmission and substation projects and present costs to customers.
• Coordinate resources across Planning, Engineering, Project Controls and Investment Strategy.
• Engage stakeholders and prepare defensible initiation deliverables for governance.
• Turnover projects to execution teams with clear scope, risks and constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Financial oversight

Project scoping

Risk management

Scheduling

Change management

Education

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

PMP certification

Job description

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead the initiation of major capital projects, ensuring scope, budget, de-risking, and readiness before Phase 1 authorization. This role coordinates across Transmission Planning, Regional Planning, Engineering, Project Controls, and Investment Strategy to align technical, financial, and governance requirements early.

The position requires PMP certification and 7–10 years of experience in leading large, complex projects, with