ComEd - Principal Project Manager

Com Ed - Principal Project Manager – Exelon

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We are a Fortune 200 company with 19,000 colleagues strong, serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies – Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (Com Ed), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking.

And since transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Manage complex transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross‑functional teams across multiple disciplines and operating areas, including contract resources. Responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Lead project teams through business‑case, capital‑approval process, development and execution of project plans, and project closeout. Projects typically range from $1 million to $60 million in budget.

May also manage high‑profile business‑initiative projects with direct accountability for execution while leading a team to accomplish objectives within a given timeframe and limited resources. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy‑delivery emergencies.

• Manages large and/or highly complex projects requiring application of established project‑management principles and techniques. Directly accountable to deliver the project on time and at or below budget.
• Key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects including presentation of billable costs to the customer and negotiating schedules.
• Collaborates 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.
• Acquires and manages contract resources by participating in the contractor selection process, preparing contract requisitions, approving change orders and contract payment authorizations, and evaluating contractor performance.
• Leads and coaches team members to improve performance and meet or exceed expectations. Mentors less‑experienced colleagues.
• Acquires zoning variations and permits for large projects by presenting project details to city zoning boards and public hearings.
• Performs backup role for Manager of Project Management.

The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities include managing scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate management team. Tasks include, but are not limited to, completing business cases, obtaining budgetary approvals, scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real‑estate and relationship management with large customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies, quality assurance, and change management.

Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders—including senior management, energy‑delivery’s largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials. Works under little to no supervision, managing multiple projects of complex, large…