Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

Pepco; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary varies by skills and exp

Annual bonus 10%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick

Floating and fixed holidays, parental/

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and wellnessre,

Job summary

Exelon is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead or support multi-discipline projects across transmission, substations, distribution, gas, and IT. You’ll manage scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external providers to drive on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, communications and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities and provide clear status reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 2–4 years PM experience or 3–6 years if no degree.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; 2–4 years PM experience or 3–6 years if no degree.
• Strong collaboration, communication and trust-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team lead in multi-task environments.
• Proven leadership, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience implementing process improvements and leveraging technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support project and program performance across various domains.
• Manage costs, schedule, scope and risks with recovery plans as needed.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align project requirements.
• Foster teamwork and effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Serve as primary communicator to sponsor and stakeholders on project issues.
• Coach team members to clarify responsibilities and ensure task completion.
• Secure resources with managerial support for ongoing projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Project

Passport

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 (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

• 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.
• Ensures project / program costs, schedule, scope and risks are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits schedule and spending.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
• Interface effectively forming good working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations and contract service providers as applicable.
• 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.
• Coaches and leads team members to ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities and complete assigned tasks.
• 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.

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

• 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

• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/ construction 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.