Sr Project Const Manager - Aerial Distribution

Exelon; Berwyn (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a Project Construction Manager to oversee construction of centrally managed projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, and communicate with property owners and customers to maintain strong relationships.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, corrective actions, and collaboration across engineering, contract management, and field staff. Requires PM experience and OSHA-certified qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4-7 years of aerial distribution construction experience, or a high school diploma with 6-9 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management concepts or principles.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines and regulations.
• Project Management experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proven analytical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change.
• Demonstrated business acumen and customer awareness.
• Certifications within first year: LOTO and OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

• Manage project construction to ensure work is within budget, on schedule, and meets standards; liaison with owners and customers.
• Coordinate internal and external construction resources to maximize productivity and safety; review engineering drawings for constructability issues.
• Act as primary communicator between Project Management and work groups to execute schedule and manage scope and dollars.
• Monitor safety, perform weekly observations, assist in root cause investigations, and ensure proper documentation.
• Participate in training and meetings; provide updates and notes in project systems.
• Engage stakeholders and lead safety briefings and site visits, ensuring protocols are understood.

Skills

Project Management concepts

OSHA safety guidelines

Communication skills

Analytical experience

Consensus building

Leadership

LOTO & OSHA 30 certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma

Job description

Who We AreExelon 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 AreExelon 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

Manage (indirect) Distribution professionals who manage the construction of centrally managed projects. Management of construction process to effectively meet scope of work, schedule of work and budget dollars. Implement Standards of Practice for Construction and Program Management and monitor quality of construction. Maintain an environment that promotes safety, diversity, and high productivity taking corrective actions as required. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for project Construction, ensuring all work is performed to standard, within budget, on schedule, and by assessing risk to minimize adverse conditions affecting projects including challenging man-hour estimates and participating in job walk downs. Serve as a liaison with property owners and customers impacted by construction activities, fostering clear communication and strong relationships. Address customer concerns promptly to maintain positive connections with all EU stakeholders. (30%)
• Manage the tasks being performed by internal and external construction resources to maximize productivity, safety, quality, diversity, and cost savings. Monitor performance and evaluate capabilities. Participate in detailed peer review of engineering design drawings to proactively resolve constructability issues, engineering design, field barriers and delays to adherence schedules. (30%)
• Act as primary communicator between Project Management and work groups essential for executing project schedule, control project scope, manage dollars, clearance orders and onsite materials management. Lead job site walk downs, meetings with engineering, construction and contract management personnel. (15%)
• Monitor project safety and perform weekly safety observations, verify job briefings and safety tailgates. Assist on Root Cause Investigations (RCI), Apparent Case Evaluations (ACE) or operating incident reviews as requested. Review contractor quality assurance and verify compliance through audits, inspections or surveillances. Participate in Condition Reports (CRs) immediately following any incidents on the project, ensuring comprehensive documentation, thorough investigation, and analysis of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additionally, coach the Construction Management (CM) Staff Augmentation members to help facilitate task completion, safety, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in project delivery. (15%)
• Complete all required Training. Participate in Staff and Project Meetings and provide updates/notes in UPPM. (5%)
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address any challenges encountered. Lead safety briefings and stakeholder site visits to projects, effectively communicating work processes and ensuring all participants understand established protocols and procedures. (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

• Manage project construction spend for projects across several construction categories impacting facilities. Individual contributor position that interacts routinely with internal and external contacts to manage the construction process to effectively meet scope of work, schedule of work and budget dollars for large and small projects, implement Standards of Practice for Construction and Program Management, and monitor quality of construction.
• Internal and external contacts include Senior management, managers, employees, and customers.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4-7 years of Aerial Distribution construction experience OR high school diploma and 6-9 years' experience of related Aerial Distribution construction.
• Knowledge of Project Management concepts or principles
• Strong knowledge of the company's and OSHA safety guidelines and regulations
• Project Management experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proven analytical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change.
• Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value.
• Certifications required within first year include:
• Lockout Tag Out (LOTO)
• Osha 30

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience administering large dollar project construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of PASSPORT
• Previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of the Bargaining Unit Agreement(s) as it impacts construction of projects and the workforce.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $90,400.00/Yr. – $124,300.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 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.