Hiring: Principal Project Manager - Transmission & Substation Company: Exelon Location: Villa Park, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:02:32 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •3-5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles) •5 years of supervisory experience (manager roles) Required Skills: •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. •Key interface for external customer work involving transmission and substation projects including presentation of billable costs to the customer and negotiating schedules. •Partner cross-functionally 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. Qualifications: •Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or achieve PMP within two years of job entry •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 •Master's degree in engineering (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration Compensation: •Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20% Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!