Transmission Project Management Lead

FirstEnergy; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor in Transmission Project Management to oversee Project Managers in Maryland and West Virginia, guiding project scope, schedule, safety, and compliance. This role reports to the Manager, Transmission Project Management and requires strong leadership and collaboration across departments.

The successful candidate will direct daily PM activities, develop staff, ensure policy adherence, and coordinate with Supply Chain, Construction Management, and controls to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent multi-disciplinary background considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project organization with engineering/finance/PM background.
• Knowledge of project management concepts and processes.
• Experience with Primavera or MS Project is a plus.
• Detailed Project Controls experience is a definite plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical ability.
• Team player willing to work in a team environment.
• Motivated, independent leader who drives change and process improvement.
• Active thinker and cooperative team player who challenges and collaborates.
• Ability to make accurate decisions with sound judgment.
• Results oriented; willing to work extra hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a staff of Project Managers (internal and external) and provide leadership.
• Direct daily activities of project managers and technical personnel.
• Develop staff and shape department goals and direction.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere aligned with policies and ethics.
• Monitor employee satisfaction and manage performance and development.
• Ensure adherence to policies including Manual of Operations and Construction Standards.
• Communicate goals and decisions to Regional and Corporate Leadership.
• Conduct periodic project status meetings with corporate and regional personnel.
• Lead project challenge meetings, peer reviews and variance analysis.
• Work with Portfolio Management to update the 5-year work plan.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for external resources and Construction Management for oversight.
• Collaborate with controls and financial groups to minimize project financial risks.
• Develop and maintain reasonable project schedules.
• Review, document and save change requests as needed.
• Escalate issues and risks; drive proactive resolution.
• Identify opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Notify Transmission Leadership of resource needs to meet scope and schedule.
• Participate in FirstEnergy storm process as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical ability

Team leadership

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Supervisor in Transmission Project Management to oversee Project Managers in Maryland and West Virginia, guiding project scope, schedule, safety, and compliance. This role reports to the Manager, Transmission Project Management and requires strong leadership and collaboration across departments.

The successful candidate will direct daily PM activities, develop staff, ensure policy adherence, and coordinate with Supply Chain, Construction Management, and controls to