Sr Project Manager

PECO • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

The Sr Project Manager manages transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple disciplines, operating areas, and contract resources. The role is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance across multiple projects and programs, typically with 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. The role may also manage business initiative projects and is accountable for execution within defined timeframes and limited resources. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

As an individual contributor, the Project Manager is accountable for project budgets, team performance, and developing strategic plans to implement projects. Responsibilities include managing scope, budget, and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured reports to management. Work may involve business cases, budget approvals, scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering, vegetation management reviews, project reporting and financial analysis, equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate, stakeholder relationships, quality assurance, and change management. The role routinely interacts with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, major utility customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

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 ability to achieve 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 projects, including major transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction; new technology programs; information technology; and organizational initiatives.
• Manage project costs, schedules, and scope, and develop recovery plans to stay within approved limits.
• Coordinate project requirements with external and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate project issues to sponsors and key stakeholders, including through executive-level and interdepartmental presentations.
• Maintain effective working relationships among the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.
• Coach and lead team members to ensure assigned tasks are completed.
• Identify and obtain project team resources.
• Ensure project team members understand their responsibilities.
• Lead teams through business case and capital approval processes, project plan development and execution, and project closeout.
• Provide structured and detailed project reports to the appropriate management team.

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, 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
• Education Level: High school or GED