Generation Project Development Manager - Power & Gas

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentive

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Manager of Generation Project Development to support strategy, planning, outreach, management, and execution of large-scale new power generation projects. Based in Akron, OH, you will lead or support site evaluation, financial analysis, environmental and local permitting, fuel and water procurement, interconnection assessments, and land rights.

You will oversee project contracts, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams spanning construction, operations, supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business with 7 years of relevant experience. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 10 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• PE license and previous Leadership, Generation, engineering, or construction experience are preferred.
• Relevant experience includes extensive knowledge of project management concepts and practices, generation project development, and energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the Maidsville Energy Center in Maidsville WV, a 1200 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant.
• Collaborate with Owners Engineer, OEMs, General Contractor and subcontractors and Engineering/Procurement entities.
• Participate in cross-functional teams across FirstEnergy to align with strategic priorities.
• Support site selection, permitting, environmental impact assessments, and grid interconnection.
• Execute controls and reporting to ensure projects are entitled, financed, permitted, and constructed.
• Manage contracts and address issues; oversee risk, budget, and schedule.
• Foster a safety culture and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk analysis

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

Tools

MS Office

Project planning software

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Manager of Generation Project Development to support strategy, planning, outreach, management, and execution of large-scale new power generation projects. Based in Akron, OH, you will lead or support site evaluation, financial analysis, environmental and local permitting, fuel and water procurement, interconnection assessments, and land rights.

You will oversee project contracts, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams spanning construction, operations, supply