Principal, Construction Project Manager - Hybrid in Western PA at Constellation Energy

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $131,400 to $146,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

LOCATION

This is a territory-based role covering a defined territories and vertical markets within the state of Pennsylvania. This role offers remote flexibility, but the candidate must reside within the Western Pennsylvania area and have the ability to cover a territory that ranges from Pittsburgh and surrounding Western, PA. Our ideal candidate will live within greater Pittsburgh, PA area, as our office is located in Warrendale, PA.

This position requires up 75% travel, locally within the geographic territory. Travel expenses, including mileage, are covered by Constellation&rsquos standard travel policy.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Principal Project Manager plans, directs, leads, and coordinates activities of designated projects (large in scope) to ensure that goals and/or objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.  Responsible for completing projects under or on-budget and on-schedule.  Ability to lead a project team. Develops subcontract and procurement documentation, including scope of work, equipment/material lists, and specifications.  Negotiates subcontract and procurement terms and conditions with assistance from senior personnel and legal counsel.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages/leads the following aspects of Project Management Support:
  • Shop drawings, submittals, and engineering calculations review and approval
  • Change order development and processing
  • Requests for Information (RFI&rsquos) responses
  • Project progress, scheduling and invoicing tracking
  • Financial planning and cost forecasting/scheduling
  • Plans, directs and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals/objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters
  • Develops and reviews project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scope of work, standards and quotes from suppliers
  • Supervises and tightly controls project implementation
  • Closely monitors and controls projects to maintain the highest levels of Safety at all times
  • Manages all parties involved (internal and external) and ensures professional project management from system design through construction and close-out phases

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, environmental), and 7+ years of related work experience in construction management or project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess, at minimum, OSHA 10, but preferably OSHA 30, certification.
• Experience at preparing estimates and value engineering.
• Experience in directing, supervising, training employees, assigning and directing work, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving personnel problems.
• Experience in all fiscal aspects of project management.
• Excellent understanding of engineering and construction documents and processes
• Expertise in engineering and construction methodology and the associated financial aspects. A PMP credential is preferred.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of cost estimating and budget projections
• Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of problems, often simultaneously
• Ability to review schematic drawings and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing and architectural plans and specifications
• Working knowledge and practical experience dealing with Distributed Generation and Micro-grid products, such as Solar, CHP, Fuel Cell, Back-up Generation, Battery Storage and CNG.
• Experience in handling high stress situations where tact and cooperation are crucial to cost-effective operation.
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of this position.
• Must possess a valid driver&rsquos license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• All candidates must have the ability to professionally speak, read and write English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP Certification (or ability to become certified within 18 months of starting position).
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities
• Independently has overseen multi-million dollar projects
• Extensive work experience in management and completion of large scale projects
• Experience managing successful projects in the State and Federal Government sectors
• Working knowledge and practical experience dealing with Distributed Generation and Micro-grid products, such as Solar, CHP, Fuel Cell, Back-up Generation, Battery Storage and CNG