Principal Project Manager - Transmission and Substation (EPC)

ComEd•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues, operating six energy companies and serving over 10.7 million customers. They are committed to leading the energy transformation and creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. They seek problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Exelon values inclusivity, creativity, safety, innovation, integrity, and community service. They offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and opportunities for a rewarding career.

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 or 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 the required processes, and hold people accountable.
Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

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 utmost prudency.
Must demonstrate a questioning attitude, not shy about questioning contractors and must always act in the best interest of Exelon and its affiliates.
Incredible documentation on all project-related matters, including meeting minutes, action items, critical documents, emails, etc.
Deep-rooted knowledge of schedules and earned value management.
Critical path method (CPM), successor predecessor relationships.
Strong ability to communicate with all stakeholders to effectively oversee creation of a logic-tied project schedule (does not need to work in scheduling software but must be able to showcase ability to lead push pull planning, CPM, or other schedule-based meetings).
In-depth understanding of risk registers and identifying project risks, ability to work through mitigation methods with other stakeholders (internal and external) to define a working risk register for the project.
Must be able to monitor risks and understand when risks have passed and clearly document if mitigation was used or if risk dissolved, how to reallocate or remove contingency, how to anticipate new project risks and mitigation methods, and finally demonstrate how to react when unforeseen risks have arisen.
Strong financial acumen, being able to cashflow a project throughout its lifecycle and monitor control 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 the leadership qualities needed to guide cross-functional teams to meet or exceed project goals related to schedule, cost, and quality.
Strategic thinker to align project execution with broader organizational goals and long-term objectives.
Ability to work independently and identify parallel and serial work streams, be a self-starter and require little to no guidance for daily responsibilities, work independently and self-manage project work with minimal managerial 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.

Responsibilities

Manage complex transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects with cross-functional teams, multiple disciplines, and operating areas, including contract resources.
Manage the scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs.
Lead project teams through the business case/capital approval process, development and execution of project plans, and project closeout.
Manage high-profile business initiative projects with direct accountability for project execution.
Acquire and manage contract resources, including contractor selection, preparing contract requisitions, approving change orders and payment authorizations, and evaluating contractor performance.
Lead and coach team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations, mentoring 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.
Manage large and/or highly complex and often unique projects requiring established project management principles and techniques.
Serve as the key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects, including presenting billable costs and negotiating schedules.
Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to ensure optimal resource utilization.
Act as the primary communicator with the project sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive-level presentations.
Ensure the 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.
Ensure project quality assurance and manage change.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $117,600.00/Yr. – $161,700.00/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