Prin Project Manager (Transmission) Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About the role

The centralized transmission department focuses on long-term investments in new GIS and capacity expansion. Projects require experience in multi-year planning with a matrixed project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex transmission 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.
• Lead the business case/capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout.
• Manage 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, preparing contact requisitions, approving change orders and contract payment authorizations, and evaluating 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.

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 related 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 or Information Technology experience).

Pay

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $117,600.00/Yr. – $161,700.00/Yr.

Schedule

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.