Supervisor Transmission Project Development - Portfolio Management - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

Location: Akron, OH, United States

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.

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.

FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location.  In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. 

The estimated pay range for this role is $108,000- $153,600.  The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $130,560- $184,320.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]

The Supervisor position is responsible for the administration and oversight of Project Development Project Managers within FirstEnergy’s Portfolio Management Department. This role primarily manages the Distribution Project Development Project Management Team but may also oversee Transmission Projects as assigned. The Project Development Team’s core mission is to review and refine project scope, schedule, and budget to mitigate risk and ensure constructability within established timeframes before releasing projects for construction.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: 
  • Ensure team commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all aspects of work.
• Leadership & Oversight: 
  • Supervise internal and external Project Development Project Managers, providing leadership and direction to deliver successful projects aligned with FirstEnergy’s goals.
  • Direct and monitor daily activities to ensure accurate project plans within C&DS source systems.
• Team Development: 
  • Develop staff and contribute to departmental strategy and goals.
  • Foster a positive work environment that supports individual growth and adheres to FirstEnergy’s Rules of Engagement and Code of Ethics.
  • Monitor employee satisfaction, manage performance, and support career development.
• Policy Adherence: 
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, including the Manual of Operations, FE Construction Standards, and Accident Prevention Handbook.
• Communication & Coordination: 
  • Communicate department and project goals to regional and corporate leadership.
  • Conduct project status meetings and ensure challenge meetings, peer reviews, and variance analysis sessions occur.
• Portfolio Alignment: 
  • Work with Portfolio Management to align projects with the 5-Year Portfolio Investment Plan.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
  • Partner with Supply Chain for timely material delivery.
  • Collaborate with Construction Management to ensure constructability and develop accurate schedules.
  • Coordinate with financial and controls teams to support risk reviews and accurate forecasting.
• Project Governance: 
  • Review and approve project change requests.
  • Manage escalation of issues and risks.
  • Identify and resolve concerns related to scope changes, financial variances, and delays, reporting updates to Transmission Leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: 
  • Seek opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships.
• Storm Response: 
  • Participate in FirstEnergy’s storm process as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field. Consideration will be given to applicants having extensive multi-disciplined technical and operational background in lieu of a college degree.
• Must have minimum of 5 years' experience in project organization with background in engineering, finance, project management, construction, or project controls.
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts and processes.
• Experience with project management tools such scheduling and forecasting software is preferred.
• Detailed project controls experience is a definite plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and sound judgment for accurate decision-making.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic leader who can work independently and drive positive workforce change and process improvement.
• Active thinker and collaborative team player who challenges constructively and adapts to change.
• Results-oriented, willing to work extra hours, and travel as required.
   

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.