Section Manager, Transmission Project Development, STO Clean Energy Portfolio

CECONY•New York, NY

17h•$145,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Con Edison’s Transmission Project Development team is seeking an experienced, collaborative leader to guide a diverse team advancing major transmission and infrastructure initiatives. These initiatives integrate offshore wind, large-scale battery storage, hydroelectric power, and other clean energy resources while expanding and strengthening the bulk power system to maintain reliability and meet customer demand. The Section Manager leads development and execution of the Design-Build Project Portfolio and is accountable for project performance, team development, stakeholder coordination, financial stewardship, and delivery of project objectives. The role promotes safety, integrity, inclusion, open communication, and operational excellence, while supporting employee development and contributions. The successful candidate will navigate complex technical and business challenges, build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and guide multiple priorities in a utility environment. The role requires strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills, together with a commitment to safe, reliable outcomes and excellent customer experience. The position includes a System Emergency Assignment, travel throughout the Company service territory as needed, and work in both office and field locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent and 8 years of full-time applicable experience managing and/or supporting technical, utility or equivalent infrastructure projects, collaborating in teams, and leading peers of varied experience levels; or a master’s degree in Business or equivalent and 6 years of such experience.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Consistent, professional oral and written communication, particularly in a technical project environment.
Ability to develop and organize goals and tasks, track progress, and communicate status.
Ability to work in a team, coordinate meetings, collaborate and cooperate, and follow up consistently on tasks assigned to peer team members.
Proven success leading teams through roadblocks and challenges to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience managing customers and stakeholders, soliciting customer requirements, balancing needs and wants, and ensuring compliance with commitments.
Direct engagement, relationship-building, and negotiation with external stakeholders, including Federal, State, and City agencies, private entities, and the general public.
Ability to self-motivate and maintain a high energy level while managing multiple priorities.
Experience with contract development, including drafting documents for and executing RFQ and RFP processes and negotiating contracts, agreements, and terms and conditions.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, solve problems, build customer relationships, communicate effectively, organize work, deliver presentations, lead or manage others, influence internal or external constituents, represent the company externally, and promote organizational goals.
Well organized, detail oriented, and flexible when handling multiple assignments.
Driver’s license required.
Ability to respond to system emergencies and work non-business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays; availability to respond 24/7 as required by system conditions.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Company service territory as needed and work in all weather conditions, including excessive heat and cold.
Ability to work in adverse conditions including noise, confined spaces, and high elevations; walk extensively; stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs for the duration of the workday; and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business or equivalent and 6 years of applicable experience managing and/or supporting technical, utility or equivalent infrastructure projects, collaborating in teams, and leading peers of varied experience levels.
Supervisory responsibilities and ability to delegate.
Familiarity with technical and construction drawings.
Familiarity with project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent software.
Familiarity with non-traditional project delivery methods.
Experience with electric utility, particularly substation and transmission, projects, including engineering/design development and/or active field construction.
Familiarity with industry trends and Federal, State, and City regulations that affect future work streams.
Conflict-resolution and technical problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and other collaboration tools.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Design-Build Project Portfolio, directing a team responsible for technical, schedule, financial, and project-delivery objectives and accurate documentation and reporting.
Champion safety and operational excellence, ensuring work follows applicable health, safety, environmental, business conduct, and company policies and procedures.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team, fostering inclusion, teamwork, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and open communication.
Develop project-delivery strategies with Transmission Project Development and stakeholder organizations, including innovative and non-traditional approaches; support contract development, negotiation, and execution; and apply lessons learned.
Maintain field engagement through site visits, consultant and contractor walkthroughs, coordination with field organizations, incorporation of execution lessons learned, and support for project measurement and verification.
Monitor and communicate project performance using accurate data and technical inputs to track schedules, budgets, scope, customer requirements, risks, challenges, and accomplishments; develop work plans and corrective actions.
Build productive internal and external stakeholder relationships, balance customer needs with project requirements, facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution, and prepare technical documents, presentations, and communications for varied audiences.
Manage Clearing, O&M, Capital, and third-party billable budgets; monitor Key Performance Indicators and organizational goals; and allocate resources to business and project priorities.
Provide leadership and organizational support during system emergencies, equipment outages, and other conditions requiring the section’s expertise and resources.