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Sr Project Manager (Construction)

Exelon

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Compensation
$101–139K/yr
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CAPM Or PMP CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Senior Project Manager manages cross-functional utility and business projects, including construction, technology, and organizational initiatives. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, safety, team performance, and closeout, and leads teams through capital approval and execution. Projects typically range from $250,000 to $15 million. The position may require extended hours during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject Management SuccessIndependent WorkTeam LeadershipPriority ManagementIndependent JudgmentInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementUtility DesignUtility PlanningUtility ConstructionInformation Technology

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Field or High School Diploma4+ Years Project Management or Related ExperienceHigh School Diploma With 6+ Years Experience6+ Years Project Management or Related ExperienceCAPM or PMP CertificationValid Driver's LicenseAccess to an AutomobileMaster's in Engineering or Advanced Technical Degree or MBAPMP or Professional Engineer License

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manage transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple disciplines and multiple operating areas including contract resources. Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget, and safety performance of multiple projects and programs. Leads project teams through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $15 million. Also, may manage business initiative projects with direct accountability for project execution while leading a team to accomplish objectives within a given time frame and with limited resources. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects including major transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction, new technology programs, information technology and organizational initiatives. (25%)

  • Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits. (20%)

  • Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements. (15%)

  • Primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. (10%)

  • Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations. (10%)

  • Coaches and leads team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks. (10%)

  • Identify and obtain project team resources. (5%)

  • Ensures project team members understand their respective responsibilities. (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities also include managing scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Tasks may include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with external customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies, project quality assurance, and change management. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 4-7 years 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 related field and 4-7 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 6-9 years of relevant project management or related experience

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement)

  • Demonstrated and documented success at managing projects

  • Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi task environment

  • Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills

  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills

  • Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer License

  • Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or Information Technology experience)

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $100,800.00/Yr. – $138,600.00/Yr.

  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%

  • 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

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 15,426 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$101–139K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$99–166K/yr268 salary ranges
  • US median$102–168K/yr9,767 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 8% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($131K) — in the middle half of Project Management salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 581 open Project Management jobs in Pennsylvania and 15,426 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (12,259 postings).
Education
6,237 of the 15,426 open Project Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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