Sr Project Manager - Facility Relocation

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

80d

About The Position

Manage multiple transmission, substation, distribution, gas, information technology, and business initiative projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple disciplines, operating areas, and contract resources. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, safety performance, team performance, and execution. Projects typically have budgets ranging from $250,000 to $15 million. The Project Manager leads teams through business case and capital approval, project planning and execution, and project closeout, and may be accountable for delivering initiatives within a defined timeframe and limited resources.

This individual-contributor role develops strategic implementation plans and provides structured, detailed reports to management. Work may include business cases and budget approvals, scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering coordination, vegetation management reviews, project reporting and financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate acquisition, stakeholder relationship management, quality assurance, and change management. The Project Manager routinely works with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, major utility customers, vendors, townships, and governmental and regulatory officials. The position may require extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• For construction project management: bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 4–7 years of 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 a related field and 4–7 years of relevant project management or related experience, or high school diploma and 6–9 years of relevant project management or related experience.
• CAPM certification, or obtain CAPM within two years of job entry; PMP certification fulfills this requirement.
• Demonstrated and documented success managing projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader, including handling conflicting priorities in a multitask environment.
• Strong independent judgment skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering, another advanced technical degree, or a Master of Business Administration.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer license.
• Experience or knowledge in the relevant functional area or discipline, such as utility design, planning, or construction, or information technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall performance of construction, technology, information technology, and organizational projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Keep project costs, schedule, and scope within approved limits and develop recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate project requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate project issues to the sponsor and key stakeholders, including through executive-level and interdepartmental presentations.
• Maintain effective working relationships among project teams, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
• Coach and lead team members to ensure assigned work is completed.
• Identify and obtain project team resources.
• Ensure team members understand their responsibilities.
• Lead teams through business case and capital approval, project plan development and execution, and project closeout.
• Develop strategic plans for project implementation and provide structured, detailed reports to management.
• Coordinate project activities that may include scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering, vegetation management reviews, financial analysis, equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate, quality assurance, and change management.
• Manage relationships with external customers, vendors, townships, and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
• 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, bonding/primary caregiver leave, or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED