Project Manager-Transmission
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About the Role
Manage (or support a Principal or Senior Project Manager with the management of) transmission, substation, distribution 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 a project's scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance for multiple projects and programs. These projects typically range from $250K to $5 million in budget. The position may require working extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support overall project and program performance for projects/programs including transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and organizational initiatives (25%).
- Ensure project/program costs, schedule, scope, and risks are managed, including developing recovery plans to stay within approved limits (20%).
- Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements (15%).
- Build effective working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations, and contract service providers (10%).
- Serve as the primary communicator with sponsors and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive-level and interdepartmental presentations. When supporting larger projects, provide the project lead with necessary information (10%).
- Coach and lead team members to ensure they understand their responsibilities and complete assigned tasks (10%).
- When leading projects, identify and obtain project team resources with assistance from the Manager of Project Management. When supporting larger projects, help ensure all team resources are identified and obtained (10%).
Tasks may include business case completion, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate acquisition, and relationship management with external customers, vendors, state and local agencies, and regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 2-4 years of 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 of 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.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change.
- Ability to work independently and as a team leader, handling 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 improvements.
- Strong judgment and time management skills.
- Demonstrated project management, writing, and PC skills (including Work, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Passport).
- Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or knowledge in utility design, planning, construction, or information technology.
- 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 range: $83,200.00 – $114,400.00 (varies based on skills, qualifications, and experience).
- 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, 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 based on length of service, job grade, job classification, or represented status. Eligibility is determined by written plan or program documents.