Manager, Generation Project Development

Socket.dev; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Service Company in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Manager of Generation Project Development to lead and support the Maidsville Energy Center project and other large-scale gas-fired generation initiatives. The role emphasizes planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, construction, procurement, and regulatory teams.

You will drive site evaluation, permitting, interconnection studies, budget and schedule management, and contract administration while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 7+ years in project development or energy generation.
• PE license and leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, environment, and local permitting.
• Safe-work practices and ability to manage complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of major power generation projects, including Maidsville Energy Center.
• Coordinate with owners, EPCs, OEMs, and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee site evaluation, permitting, interconnection, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Develop and implement project controls and reporting.
• Manage contracts and mitigate regulatory and technical risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Engineering background

Construction management

Energy markets

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

PE license

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.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

This position is located in Akron, OH; additional locations may be considered.

The Manager, Generation Project Development – Maidsville will be a member of the Generation Project Development team, supporting the strategy, planning, outreach, management, and execution of large-scale, new power generation projects.

This role requires strong organizational skills and in in-depth understanding of project planning and execution. Core responsibilities include leading or supporting site evaluation and selection, financial analysis, environmental and local permitting, fuel and water procurement, interconnection assessments, and securing land rights. The Manager, Generation Project Development is a key contributor to the execution and management of project contracts and agreements, managing and reporting on project schedule and budget, and coordinating procurement, and implementing project controls. The role leads cross-functional teams composed of experts from construction, operations, supply chain, environmental, external affairs, communications, legal, environmental, risk, regulated commodity sourcing/fuels, treasury, investor relations and finance.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading development and execution of the Maidsville Energy Center in Maidsville WV, a 1200 MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant.

• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including the Owner’s Engineer, Original Equipment Manufacturers, General Contractor and subcontractors, and Engineering and Procurement entities.

• Participating in cross-functional teams with organizations across FirstEnergy to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

• Supporting and effectively expediting site selection, permitting, environmental impact assessments, and grid interconnection.

• Executing a system of controls and reporting that ensure projects are properly entailed, financed, permitted, and constructed.

• Managing contracts associated with the Project and addressing any issues that may arise.

• Addressing regulatory, technical, and market risks to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meet compliance requirements.

• Fostering a high-performing safety culture where employees own, promote and reinforce safe behaviors and feel empowered to speak up.

• Ensuring project compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

• Facilitating generation development project equipment and services procurement and Supply Chain efforts.

• Providing project status reports and supporting the organization of emergent information requests.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business with 7 years of relevant experience. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, candidates with 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.

• Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public.

• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications, interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong risk analysis and project planning/execution skills, and strong analytical ability are required. Must be able to effectively prioritize multiple key project efforts.

• Demonstrate the Leadership skills to effectively lead change management processes from concept to completion.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic leader who functions well independently and can communicate, motivate, and drive positive workforce changes to achieve intended process controls and improvements.

• Ability to expedite responsible decisions based on leading with safety principles and decision-making processes that demonstrate sound judgement and are in alignment with FirstEnergy’s Power of Integrity and Core Values and Behaviors.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website atwww.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. 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. 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, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

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