Sr Project Manager - Utility Relocation
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About the Role
Manage transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple disciplines and 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 have budgets ranging from $250K to $15 million. May also manage business initiative projects with direct accountability for execution while leading a team to accomplish objectives within a given timeframe and with limited resources.
Position may require working extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for overall project performance, including major transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction, new technology programs, information technology, and organizational initiatives.
- Ensures project costs, schedule, and scope are managed, including developing recovery plans to stay within approved limits.
- Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
- Primary communicator with sponsors and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive-level and interdepartmental presentations.
- Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
- Coaches and leads team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks.
- Identify and obtain project team resources; ensures team members understand their responsibilities.
- Tasks may include business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate, and relationship management with external customers, vendors, townships, and regulatory agencies.
- Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, large customers, and governmental/regulatory officials.
Requirements
- For construction project management: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 4-7 years of relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience.
- For non-construction project management: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field and 4-7 years of relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement).
- Demonstrated success at managing projects.
- Ability to work independently and as a team leader, handling conflicting priorities in a multitask environment.
- Strong independent judgment, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer License.
- Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., utility design/planning/construction).
Pay
Annual salary range: $100,800.00 – $138,600.00. Annual bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
Benefits
- 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.