Project Manager (Construction)

Exelon; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and annual company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Exelon is a Fortune 200 energy company seeking a Project Manager to lead or support transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and IT projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance, coordinating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.

Extension hours may be required during storms or emergencies. Responsibilities include reporting to sponsorship, developing plans, and driving project closeout while mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 2–4 years PM experience, or HS Diploma with 3–6 years of PM or related experience
• For non-construction PM: Bachelor's in business, engineering or related field and 2–4 years PM or related experience, or HS Diploma with 3–6 years
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including handling conflicting priorities
• 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 Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Passport
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Responsibilities

• Lead or support project and program performance across transmission, substation, distribution, gas, IT and organizational initiatives
• Manage project costs, schedule, scope and risks with recovery plans
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements
• Build strong working relationships with team members, line managers, interfacing organizations and contract providers
• Communicate with sponsor and stakeholders on project issues at executive level
• Coach and lead team members to understand responsibilities and complete tasks
• Identify and obtain project team resources with Manager PM assistance; ensure resources are identified for larger projects

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Project management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

High School Diploma with 3–6 years experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Project

Passport

Job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day. As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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). Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers. We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us. Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manage (or support a Principal or Senior Project Manager with the management of) transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams that can involve multiple disciplines and multiple operating areas including contract resources. Responsible for managing or supporting the management of project's scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Leads or supports 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 $250K to $5 million. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for leading projects for various organizations. In this role, the Project Manager will actively manage or support a Principal or Senior Project Manager with management of performance, scope, budget and schedule 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 external customers, vendors, state and local agencies, and regulatory agencies. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM 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

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/ construction or Information Technology experience)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing projects
• Understanding of job budgeting, costing and performance metrics reporting

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $83,200.00/Yr. – $114,400.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 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.