Mgr Project Construction

PEPCO•District Heights, MD

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Lead/Direct Construction Management organization in the construction of approximately $400 million in annual spend. Lead development/effective implementation of the program to ensure established safety, reliability, productivity, cost and customer satisfaction performance goals are met/exceeded. Spearhead effort to educate, update and implement Standards of Practice for Construction and Program Management. Implement safety, quality, schedule, cost, and change control procedures, processes and instructions associated with assigned large projects ($100,000 up) construction activities. Responsible for overall or discipline-specific construction site management, development and implementation of quality assurance via inspections, audits and surveillances of construction services. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 7-10 years' experience in distribution and/or transmission & substation construction, OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree, 9-12 years' experience in distribution and/or transmission & substation construction is required.
Knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles
Enabling Competencies: Outstanding written and oral communication; Problem solving, logic and root cause analysis
Technical Competencies and Helpful Skills: Strong relationship management skills; Ability to read and understand project schedules, cost reports and performance reports; Knowledge of Microsoft programs Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Application of appropriate contracting strategies;
Enabling Competencies: Customer focus; Adaptable to change; Action oriented
Technical Competencies and Helpful Skills: Proven management/leadership skills; Knowledge of PASSPORT; Application of appropriate contracting strategies; Knowledge of ComEd / PECO Bargaining Unit Agreement as it impacts construction of projects and ComEd / PECO workforce; Knowledge of ComEd / PECO and OSHA safety guidelines and regulations

Responsibilities

Implement the vision and strategy for ComEd / PECO Project Management; lead the development and execution of business plan initiatives, including the implementation of strategic initiatives to improve overall performance of constructing work groups. Perform the role of subject matter expert for category specific work as required by Project Managers, and effectively develop and enhance skill set of direct reports.
Monitor Project/Construction Managers' project safety and construction safety audits, verification of contractor job briefings and safety tailgates. Assist in 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.
Manage day-to-day operational execution activities of direct reports; ensuring direct report's performance is effective in meeting construction standards, is within budget, is on schedule, and assess risk to minimize adverse conditions affecting projects. Monitor performance of direct reports, including development of skills, assessing performance and taking appropriate actions to improve performance, as required.
Active participant as member of project teams acting as Project Manger and/or Construction Manager for designated projects led by Program Manager or designee. Specifically acting as a representative of the project to manage the construction of the constructing work group; to support Project Management Controls to challenge construction estimate; to execute project schedule and control project scope; manage dollars, clearance orders and on-site materials management. Lead job site walk downs, meetings with engineering, construction and contract management personnel.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $113,600.00/Yr. – $156,200.00/Yr.
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 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