Sr Project Manager - DER Interconnection

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. They are committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. They value diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking, and offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Requirements

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience.
• For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement).
• Demonstrated and documented success at managing projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader, including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multitask environment.
• Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer License.
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or DER Interconnection experience).

Responsibilities

• Manage the initiation, execution, or close-out process of DER Interconnection, transmission, substation, distribution, and gas projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple disciplines, and multiple 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.
• Ensure project costs, schedule, and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits.
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements.
• Serve as the primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive-level and interdepartmental presentations.
• Ensure a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
• Coach and lead team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks.
• Identify and obtain project team resources.
• Ensure project team members understand their respective responsibilities.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule within approved parameters and provide structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team.
• 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 external customers, vendors, townships, and regulatory agencies, project quality assurance, and change management.
• Interact routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. – $138,600.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 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

What This Job Offers

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