Prin Environ Project Mgr

PEPCO•Washington, DC

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Responsible for the management of environmental aspects of multiple, complex, multi-year utility projects (transmission, distribution, substation, etc) and/or Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP), Superfund, and Brownfield remediation projects. Position has direct responsibility for identifying environmental studies required for each project, identifying the permitting timeline, securing permits from environmental agencies to support overall project schedule, and oversight of environmental compliance during construction. Position has direct responsibility for achieving project goals safely within approved project schedule and cost parameters. Position has direct responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with Regulatory Agencies, municipalities and third parties (developers, property owners, etc.) to facilitate permitting and construction phase compliance and implementation of remedial strategies when assigned environmental cleanup projects. Position will also serve in a mentorship role for more junior environmental project managers. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24x7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Environmental or Science.
The knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully accomplish the responsibilities of this position are acquired through at least 8-10 years of relevant operating, environmental, regulatory and/or project management experience.
Demonstrated negotiating and conflict management skills. Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain Demonstrated Leadership, Communications and Presentation Skills Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change. Demonstrated strong judgment and time management skills Ability to work independently and as a project team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi-task environment Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing complex projects and overseeing multiple contractors supporting a given project
Demonstrated knowledge and working experience with applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations and interacting with regulatory agencies.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated leadership with accountability for enterprise or multi‑regional strategy, governance, and performance.
Proven ability to lead and influence large, distributed teams within matrixed functional and regional organizations.
Recognized subject‑matter expertise in environmental management systems, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
Experience advising senior leadership on environmental risk, opportunity, and the impacts to business strategy and capital investment decisions.
Strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and advanced communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
Demonstrated success providing strategic direction for complex, multidisciplinary remediation programs and achieving favorable negotiated outcomes.
Experience leading regulatory engagement, including utility commission interactions and responses to high‑visibility data requests.
Advanced understanding of project governance, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and performance measurement frameworks.
Experience partnering with internal and external legal counsel to support regulatory, permitting, or remediation strategies.
Proven ability to represent the organization with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, municipalities, and community groups.
Experience advancing enterprise environmental stewardship initiatives and aligning them with corporate objectives.
Knowledge of utility greenhouse gas accounting, energy benchmarking, and emissions reduction strategies at a program or portfolio level.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement project permitting strategies, plans, schedules and budgets to safely achieve project objectives of assigned projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, budget and process parameters.
Manage contractor performance to contract and scope documents. Provide direction and leadership to contractors, consultants and project team members. Interface with internal stakeholder organizations as well as project reporting to EU Senior Management.
Conduct project reviews including field visits to monitor compliance, resolve conflicts and develop recovery plans including risk/contingency analysis.
Interface with Senior Leadership to present project status updates.
Leverage expertise to provide environmental consulting support to other EU organizations or EU Initiatives.
Develop and implement outreach and communication strategies with external stakeholders including negotiating and influencing agreements with third parties such as property owners, municipalities, state and county agencies.

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