Sr Project Manager

ComEd • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

5h

About The Position

Manage transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple disciplines, operating areas, and contract resources. The role manages the scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs, leading teams through business case and capital approval, project-plan development and execution, and project closeout. Project budgets typically range from $250,000 to $15 million. The position may also manage business initiative projects, with direct accountability for execution and for leading a team to meet objectives within a given timeframe and with limited resources. Extended hours may be required during storms or other energy-delivery emergencies.

This individual-contributor role is accountable for project budgets, team performance, and strategic plans for implementing projects across various organizations. It includes managing scope, budget, and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured, detailed reports to management. Work may involve business cases, budget approvals, scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering, vegetation-management reviews, reporting, financial analysis, major-equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate, external relationship management, 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 a 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 a 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.
• 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, schedule, and scope, including developing recovery plans to remain within approved limits.
• Coordinate project requirements with internal and external 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, project-plan development and execution, and project closeout.
• Develop strategic plans and provide structured, detailed project reports to management.
• Oversee or coordinate project activities such as business cases, budget approvals, scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering, vegetation-management reviews, project reporting and financial analysis, equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate, external relationship management, quality assurance, and change management.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $100,800 to $138,600; compensation varies based on skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors.
• Annual bonus of 15% 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, bonding/primary caregiver leave, 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