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ComEd · 2 hours ago

Principal Project Manager - Substation

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $157K/yr

7+ years exp

ComEd is a part of Exelon, a Fortune 200 company leading the energy transformation. The Principal Project Manager will manage complex transmission and substation projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while collaborating with multiple stakeholders and leading project teams.

Customer ServiceElectrical Distribution

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manages large and/or highly complex and often unique projects requiring application of established project management principles and techniques. Directly accountable to deliver project on time and at or below budget

Ability to engage stakeholders & drive collaboration amongst multiple project teams, strong financial background (forecasting budgeting, etc..), and experience developing RFPs and reviewing bid submissions

Key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects including presentation of billable costs to the customer and negotiating schedules. Collaborate with other project managers, work management, and functional managers to assure optimal utilization of resources

Primary communicator with the project sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues including executive level presentations

Acquire and manage contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, prepare contact requisitions, approve change orders and contract payment authorizations and evaluate contractor performance

Lead and coach team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations. Mentor less experienced colleagues

Acquire zoning variations and permits for large projects by presenting project details to city zoning boards and public hearings

Perform backup role for Manager Project Management

Qualification

Project Management Professional (PMP)Financial ManagementProject Management TechniquesUtility Industry ExperienceAdvanced DegreeLeadership SkillsRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementNegotiation Skills

Required

For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years relevant project management or related experience

For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 7-10 years relevant project management or related experience, OR in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 9-12 years or relevant project management or related experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry

Demonstrated proficiency and experience managing large, complex projects using project management techniques including: A. Planning and Control (product /work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, scope control techniques) B. Issue and Risk Management (identification, assessment and management of project risks including contingency plans) C. Project Management Tools (methods and techniques for planning, scheduling, resource balancing, monitoring cost) D. Business Case Development (cost/benefit evaluations including net present value analysis) E. Progress Reporting (cost/schedule curves, project status report, earned value analysis)

Proven leadership ability in a high-performance culture

Demonstrated ability to build consensus, communicate effectively, engage others in the required processes, and hold people accountable

Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Preferred

3-5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles)

Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (e.g., Master's, MBA)

PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Professional Engineer License

Utility industry experience in design, planning, or construction

Strong financial skills budgeting, cost forecasting, and performance reporting

Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

Benefits

Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%

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

And much more