Senior Transmission Project Leader

FirstEnergy; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Project Manager to lead a team of internal and external staff in delivering capital projects with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and stakeholder communication.

You will supervise project managers, drive schedules, manage risks, and collaborate with Portfolio Management, Supply Chain, and Construction Management to ensure successful outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher; multi-disciplinary/technical background acceptable in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of project organization experience in engineering, finance, project management, construction, or project controls.
• Knowledge of project management concepts and processes.
• Experience with Primavera or MS Project is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; analytical ability.
• Team player, motivated leader capable of independent work and driving improvements.
• Ability to manage workload, decisions, and risks with sound judgment.
• Willingness to work extra hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a complete team and individual commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
• Supervise Project Managers (internal and external) and provide leadership to achieve project goals for FET and FE.
• Direct daily activities of project managers and technical personnel to deploy capital projects.
• Develop staff and contribute to department direction and goals.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere aligned with FirstEnergy values and behaviors.
• Monitor employee satisfaction, performance, and development.
• Ensure adherence to policies, including FE Construction Standards and Contractor Safety Requirements.
• Communicate department and project goals to regional and corporate leadership.
• Conduct periodic project status meetings with corporate and regional personnel.
• Run project challenge meetings, peer reviews, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management to update the 5-year work plan.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for external resources as needed.
• Ensure construction oversight resources with Construction Management.
• Work with controls and finance groups to minimize financial risks.
• Develop and maintain reasonable project schedules.
• Review and document change requests; escalate issues and risks as needed.
• Identify ways to leverage teams and distribute responsibilities.
• Pursue opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Notify Transmission Leadership of additional resources or requirements to meet scope or schedule.
• Participate in the FirstEnergy Emergency Restoration process.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Project Manager to lead a team of internal and external staff in delivering capital projects with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and stakeholder communication.

You will supervise project managers, drive schedules, manage risks, and collaborate with Portfolio Management, Supply Chain, and Construction Management to ensure successful outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.