Manager Project Controls - Scheduling

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Primary Purpose

Overall responsibility for the management and execution of project controls implementation, systems, processes and personnel, for development, forecasting and monitoring of projects and programs costs, schedules, and estimates for transmission, substation, distribution, and gas (PECO and BGE). Manage team consisting of Project Control's employees and contractors which may include cost analysts, project schedulers, and project estimators or a combination of roles. Responsible for managing financial and schedule risks and opportunities and providing detailed analysis of variances to budget, quarterly plan, and month over month expenditures. Accountable for scheduling and estimating development for all centrally managed projects and programs with all stakeholders. Accountable for development of tracking mechanisms for dollars, resources and risks to the P&CM budgets/projects. Responsible for preparing comprehensive reports to support business operations including reauthorization risk, forecast accuracy by Project Manager, program and department variances, CIAC forecast and analysis, contingency management, vendor forecasting process and others as requested. Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Project Control functions to include associated policies, programs, processes and key performance metrics. Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion and high performance.

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for the management and execution of project controls, systems, processes, and personnel, for development, forecasting and monitoring of projects and programs schedules for transmission, substation, distribution, and gas (PECO and BGE) projects and programs.
• Leads a team of schedulers and support staff. Responsible for recruitment, training, mentorship, and performance management within the scheduling department. Cultivates a collaborative and purposeful culture, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement in scheduling practices.
• Ensures all scheduling practices adhere to relevant legal, regulatory, and organizational policies and metrics. Maintains accurate records and documentation to support audits, compliance checks, and internal reviews.
• Monitors scheduling processes for inefficiencies or areas for optimization. Implement innovative technologies, methodologies, or best practices to enhance scheduling accuracy, reduce conflicts, and improve overall organizational effectiveness.
• Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered including timely recognition of employees. Use effective performance management to provide accurate and timely feedback and identify opportunities for growth and learning
• Works with department heads, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve scheduling issues, plan contingencies, and keep everyone updated.
  
  

Job Scope

Operates independently with little or no supervision Reports a Manager or Director Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Coordinates with stakeholders with identified dependencies Interfaces routinely with all departments and has a high level of independent decision making while performing typical job duties Leads a group of employees and contractors Ensure timely and planned work tasks provided to ensure all key performance measures can be attained in Operations. In scheduling, consider prioritization, system needs and construction resource work levelization to minimize overall costs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business or Engineering or related fields. Job Related/Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience. Specialized Skills, Knowledge, License Requirements/Registrations, etc.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree with 9-12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership ability in a high performance culture.
• Proven high level management skills in coaching and facilitating business competency.
• Proven performance management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.
• Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value.
• General proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project), specialized business technologies and applications (e.g., Primavera P6, workforce management, project management, Asset Suite 8, Brio, CIS, EPS, Business Objects, SAP planning, business modeling, forecasting, work management, outage management) to retrieve and analyze data in support of business needs. Expert understanding and ability in Excel, good understanding of WinEst (ComEd/PECO) and the estimating component of Asset Suite 8.
• Extensive knowledge of utility operations.
• Experience in working with contract vendors
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of utility industry financial strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results, build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change within a matrixed organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Graduate Degree or Graduate level work in Business or Organizational Dynamics.
• 3-5 years general management experience.
• Project management and operations experience
• PMP Certification
• Scheduling Certification
• Estimating Certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Access database development and reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of WPT and Asset Suite 8, and Primavera P6
  
  

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $112,800.00/Yr. – $155,100.00/Yr.
• 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
  
  

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.