Program Manager, Generation Project Compliance

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy in Akron, Ohio is seeking a Program Manager, Generation Project Compliance to lead the development and execution of compliance programs for large-scale generation projects. You will work across engineering, procurement, and construction to ensure regulatory alignment and timely execution.

The role requires deep understanding of utility project development, Davis Bacon Act compliance, and strong collaboration with Owner’s Engineer and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field is required.
• Minimum of 6 years related experience; 10 years if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a compliance program for generation projects with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with federal, regional, and state regulatory requirements.
• Implement controls and reporting to ensure projects are entitled, financed, permitted, and constructed.
• Support regulatory, permitting, and grid interconnection processes to avoid project delays.
• Assist with state regulatory activities, orders, and rulemakings.
• Monitor and analyze gaps between state rules and processes; propose gap closures.
• Coordinate Generation Project Development and Supply Chain procurement as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide project status reports and respond to information requests.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in related field

10+ years experience alternative

Tools

Primavera

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About The Opportunity

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

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, Ohio.

Summary

The Program Manager, Generation Project Compliance 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 an in-depth understanding of utility project development and regulatory compliance. The Program Manager will work on a cross-functional team of engineers and business analysts responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring project milestones are met, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing strong relationships with the Owner’s Engineer, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractors and subcontractors, and the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing.

The Program Manager will coordinate with external consultants to develop and execute a compliance program to ensure compliance with the Davis Bacon Act for both FirstEnergy and its partners. The role will also assist with participation in regulatory filings, permitting requirements, and other generation project compliance and reporting on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities Include

• Leading development and execution of a compliance program for generation projects in consultation with external partners.
• Ensuring compliance with federal (e.g., FERC), regional (e.g., NERC), and state regulatory requirements.
• Executing a system of controls and reporting that ensure projects are properly entitled, financed, permitted, and constructed.
• Assisting with the regulatory, permitting, and grid interconnection process to ensure there are no roadblocks to projects being completed on time.
• Providing support for required state regulatory activity for generation development including responses and implementation of orders, settlement agreements, new/revised rulemakings, and other regulatory driven programs
• Monitoring, reviewing and analyzing gaps between state rules and existing processes and making recommendations for gap closure
• Facilitating Generation Project Development and Supply Chain procurement efforts on an as-needed basis.
• Working collaboratively with internal (finance, operations, external affairs, etc.) and external stakeholders.
• Participating in cross-functional teams with engineering, finance, regulatory, construction, etc., and external development partners.
• Providing project status reports and supporting the organization of emergent information requests.

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field is required. Minimum of 6 years related experience required. In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to applicants having 10 years related experience.
• Related experience includes project organization, engineering, finance, construction, project management, compliance or project controls.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical ability is required.
• Experience with project management tools such as Primavera, Power BI, Microsoft Office Products, etc.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• The successful candidate must be a team player and possess a willingness to work in a team environment.
• Must embrace a safety culture and maintain a safe work environment for co-workers and the public.
• Must be willing to travel to project sites and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, unexpected developments, changes in project scope, etc.
• Must demonstrate a questioning attitude to continue to learn and produce results and a desire to lead others.

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 at www.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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