Construction Site Coordinator - Project Management Controls - Holmdel Office

FirstEnergy; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,680 - 160,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

Tuition reimbursement

Skills development training

Job summary

FirstEnergy in New Jersey seeks a Construction Site Coordinator to coordinate pre-construction through post-construction activities for transmission and distribution projects. The role covers JCP&L service territories and can be based out of Holmdel or Morristown.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or 3 years of related experience; familiarity with electrical substations and strong collaboration, scheduling, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• In lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Experience with electrical substations and/or line construction preferred.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to resolve compliance issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities for transmission and distribution projects.
• Support smaller to medium projects under supervision of senior coordinators.
• Understand project scope, problems, needs and constraints.
• Develop and use schedules, CPM, float, and predecessors.
• Manage scheduled tasks and report progress.
• Assist in bid package development and pre-bid meetings.
• Support constructability reviews with site walk-downs.
• Coordinate material requests, delivery dates, and locations; verify materials on site.
• Coordinate staking of structures and monitor site actions on costs.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards and specifications.
• Communicate quality requirements to vendors and collaborators.
• Inspect contractor work against design and construction standards.
• Identify risks and help implement construction risk management plans.
• Document site meetings addressing safety, performance, quality control, or schedule.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

3 years of experience in absence of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Job Description

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The Construction Site Coordinator (CSC) has responsibility to coordinate and supervise pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction activities for Transmission and Distribution substation and line projects. The position will cover our JCP&L service territories and can be based out of Holmdel or Morristown.

Compensation

FirstEnergy takes a market‑based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. The estimated pay range for this role is $85,680 – $160,560.

Responsibilities

• Fostering a high‑performing safety culture through personal conduct and utilization of human performance principles.
• Coordinating and supervising smaller to medium size projects or supporting larger projects under the supervision of more experienced Construction Site Coordinators.
• Understanding the scope of assigned projects, including problems, needs, and constraints.
• Understanding how schedules are developed and utilized, including CPM calculations, float, and predecessors.
• Proactively managing scheduled tasks for all construction activities on assigned projects and reporting on schedule progress.
• Participating with the project team to develop contractor bid packages, attending pre‑bid meetings, and documenting action items.
• Assisting in constructability reviews with site walk‑downs.
• Coordinating material requests, delivery dates & locations, and verifying materials at the project site, staging, and monitoring contractor use.
• Coordinating staking of structures, wetlands, and vegetation as part of the project’s scope assessment and understanding how site actions impact project costs.
• Understanding and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards and specifications.
• Articulating quality requirements for all vendors and other parties working on construction activities.
• Inspecting contractor work against design and construction standards.
• Identifying typical risks on a transmission construction project and implementing a construction risk management plan.
• Documenting project site meetings with contractors to address safety, performance, quality control, or schedule adherence issues.
• Ensuring all stakeholders have necessary permit copies.
• Maintaining digital or printed copies of red‑line drawings of the project site.
• Participating in contractor evaluation, project review meetings, and lessons‑learned sessions.
• Applying ethical guidelines consistently when working with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related technical field required.
• In lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction required.
• Experience in electrical substation and/or line construction preferred.
• Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills to resolve compliance issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Self‑motivated, customer‑focused, and results‑oriented.
• Sound analytical abilities and judgment for complex problems.
• Experience managing larger substation/line projects independently.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We reward individual and team efforts through a total rewards philosophy that includes competitive pay, incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, and a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. We also offer skills development training with tuition reimbursement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract will be accepted. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and promote and maintain public safety. To achieve these goals, we are committed to world‑class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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