Principal Project Manager - Transmission Growth Projects

Exelon Corporation; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus potential

Job summary

Exelon Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects spanning multiple disciplines. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets, while ensuring safety and governance across cross-functional teams.

This role may involve extended hours during storms or energy delivery emergencies; you will mentor colleagues and coordinate with stakeholders, regulators, and customers to deliver on strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 7-10 years PM experience (or 9-12 years without degree).
• PMP certification or plan to obtain within two years of entry.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects using standard PM practices.

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Interface with external customers for transmission/substation projects and cost negotiations.
• Collaborate with peers to optimize resource utilization and report to sponsors.
• Lead and coach team members, and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Acquire zoning variations and permits through city boards and hearings.
• Provide backup support for Manager Project Management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies – Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Manage complex transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple disciplines and multiple operating areas including contract resources. Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Leads project teams through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $1 million to $60 million. Also, may manage high profile business initiative projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplish project objectives within a given time frame and with limited resources.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Manages large and/or highly complex and often unique projects requiring application of established project management principles and techniques. Directly accountable to deliver project on time and at or below budget.
• Key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects including presentation of billable costs to the customer and negotiating schedules.
• Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to assure optimal utilization of resources.
• Primary communicator with the project sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues including executive level presentations.
• Acquire and manage contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, prepare contact requisitions, approve change orders and contract payment authorizations and evaluate contractor performance.
• Lead and coach team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations. Mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Acquire zoning variations and permits for large projects by presenting project details to city zoning boards and public hearings.
• Perform backup role for Manager Project Management.

Job Scope

The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities also include managing scope, budget and schedule to within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Tasks may include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with large customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies, project quality assurance, and change management. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, energy delivery's largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials. Under little to no supervision, manages multiple projects of complex, large scope and budget. May manage a total portfolio of active projects or annual programs of complex, large scope and budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years relevant project management or related experience; For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years or relevant project management or relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing large, complex projects using project management techniques including: A. Planning and Control (product /work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, scope control techniques) B. Issue and Risk Management (identification, assessment and management of project risks including contingency plans) C. Project Management Tools (methods and techniques for planning, scheduling, resource balancing, monitoring cost) D. Business Case Development (cost/benefit evaluations including net present value analysis) E. Progress Reporting (cost/schedule curves, project status report, earned value analysis)
• Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, communicate effectively, engage others in the required processes, and hold people accountable
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles)
• Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration
• Professional Engineer License
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction experience)

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $117,600.00/Yr. - $161,700.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.