Project Manager - Distribution

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

20h

About The Position

The Project Manager manages, or supports a Principal or Senior Project Manager in managing, transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and organizational projects. Projects involve cross-functional teams, multiple disciplines and operating areas, and may include contract resources. The role is responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, safety performance, risks, and overall delivery within approved parameters. Typical project budgets range from $250,000 to $5 million.

The Project Manager leads or supports teams through business case development and capital approval, project planning and execution, and project closeout. The role may include project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering coordination, vegetation management reviews, reporting and financial analysis, equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate acquisition, and relationship management with customers, vendors, government agencies, and regulators. The role routinely engages senior management and internal and external stakeholders and provides structured, detailed project reports to management. Extended hours may be required for storm coverage or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• For construction project management: bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 2–4 years of relevant project management or related experience; alternatively, a 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 a related field and 2–4 years of relevant project management or related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and 3–6 years of relevant project management or related experience.
• Ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively, and foster culture change.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader, including handling conflicting priorities in a multitask environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies, including technology and performance improvements.
• Strong judgment and time-management skills.
• Project management, writing, and PC skills, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Passport.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge in the relevant functional area or discipline, such as 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support overall project and program performance for transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and organizational initiatives.
• Manage project and program costs, schedules, scope, and risks, including development of recovery plans to stay within approved limits.
• Coordinate project requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with team members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations, and contract service providers.
• When leading projects, communicate project issues to sponsors and key stakeholders, including through executive-level and interdepartmental presentations; when supporting larger projects, provide the project lead with information needed for stakeholder communications.
• Coach and lead team members so they understand their responsibilities and complete assigned tasks.
• When leading projects, identify and obtain project team resources with assistance from the Manager Project Management; when supporting larger projects, help ensure required team resources are identified and obtained.
• Support or ensure completion of business cases, budget approvals, scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting and financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, and real estate acquisition.
• Manage relationships with external customers, vendors, state and local agencies, and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $83,200 to $114,400, varying based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors.
• Annual bonus of 10% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level