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Principal Project Manager - Transmission and Substation (EPC)

Exelon · Oakbrook Terrace, IL · Today
On-siteProject Management$60/hrFull-time

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About the Role

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 the business case/capital approval process, development and execution of project plans, and project closeout. These projects typically range from $1 million to $60 million in budget.

May also 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 require extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Manages large and/or highly complex and often unique projects requiring application of established project management principles and techniques.
  • Directly accountable to deliver projects 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 contract 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.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Manage project quality assurance and change management.
  • Interact 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, manage 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.

Requirements

  • 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 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:
    • Planning and Control (product/work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, scope control techniques).
    • Issue and Risk Management (identification, assessment, and management of project risks including contingency plans).
    • Project Management Tools (methods and techniques for planning, scheduling, resource balancing, monitoring cost).
    • Business Case Development (cost/benefit evaluations including net present value analysis).
    • 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 required processes, and hold people accountable.
  • Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP-certified professional with 5–8 years of experience managing complex projects valued at over $25 million and spanning multiple years.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working on EPC contracts as an owner or EPC contractor, showcasing in-depth knowledge of how EPC contracts were structured and their impact.
  • Strong understanding of the EPC model, gained through direct experience working for an EPC contractor or managing EPC projects.
  • Strict attention to detail, proven ability to review, analyze, and validate time and material-based contracts with a questioning attitude.
  • Incredible documentation skills for all project-related matters, including meeting minutes, action items, critical documents, and emails.
  • Deep-rooted knowledge of schedules and earned value management, including critical path method (CPM) and successor-predecessor relationships.
  • Strong ability to communicate with all stakeholders to effectively oversee creation of a logic-tied project schedule.
  • In-depth understanding of risk registers and identifying project risks, including working through mitigation methods with stakeholders.
  • Strong financial acumen, including cash-flow management throughout a project’s lifecycle and monitoring financial vulnerability.
  • Full ownership of project budget experience, accountable for all aspects of project financials: authorization, forecasting, long-range budgeting.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, along with leadership qualities to guide cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinker to align project execution with broader organizational goals and long-term objectives.
  • Ability to work independently, identify parallel and serial work streams, and self-manage project work with minimal oversight.
  • Experience with executing high-voltage transmission or substation projects (e.g., 138kV and above).
  • Familiarity with MISO, PJM, or other regional transmission organization (RTO) programs.
  • Experience with EPC, CM-at-Risk, or alliance-style contracting models.
  • Knowledge of CPCN-driven projects, environmental permitting, and land acquisition interfaces.
  • Experience operating within utility governance models, cost controls, and regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $117,600.00 – $161,700.00 (varies based on skills, qualifications, and experience).
  • 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, 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.

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.

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