Supervisor Transmission Project Management
About The Position
This Supervisor position administers and oversees Project Managers in FirstEnergy’s Transmission Project Management department and reports to the Manager, Transmission Project Management. The role oversees project management activities in Maryland and West Virginia. The Supervisor leads internal and external Project Managers and technical personnel, supports staff development and departmental goals, and ensures that projects are delivered in alignment with FirstEnergy Transmission and FirstEnergy objectives, policies, and standards. The position coordinates with Portfolio Management, Supply Chain, Construction Management, project controls, and financial oversight groups to plan work, secure needed resources, manage schedules and financial risks, and resolve project issues. The Supervisor also communicates with regional and corporate leadership, promotes safety and environmental compliance, supports customer satisfaction, and participates in FirstEnergy’s storm process as needed. The role requires willingness and availability to work extra hours and travel as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field; extensive multidisciplinary technical and operational background may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least five years of experience in a project organization, with a background in engineering, finance, project management, construction, or project controls.
- Knowledge of project management concepts and processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical ability.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to lead enthusiastically and with motivation, work independently, communicate effectively, motivate others, and drive positive workforce change and process improvement.
- Ability to think actively, constructively challenge others, and remain mentally flexible and cooperative.
- Ability to make accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment.
- Willingness and availability to work extra hours and travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a project management tool such as Primavera or MS Project.
- Detailed Project Controls experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure team and individual commitment to safety and environmental compliance.
- Supervise internal and external Project Managers, providing leadership and direction for successful projects aligned with FET and FE goals.
- Direct the daily activities of Project Managers and technical personnel.
- Direct and develop staff and participate in setting the department’s overall direction and goals.
- Promote a positive work atmosphere that supports individual development and follows FirstEnergy’s Rules of Engagement and Code of Ethics.
- Monitor employee satisfaction and manage performance and development.
- Ensure adherence to applicable policies and practices, including the Manual of Operations, FE Construction Standards, and Accident Prevention Handbook.
- Communicate department and project goals, priorities, and decisions to regional and corporate leadership.
- Conduct periodic project status meetings with corporate and regional personnel.
- Ensure project challenge meetings, peer reviews, and variance analysis meetings are performed.
- Work with Portfolio Management to develop and update the five-year work plan.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure external resources are available as needed throughout the year.
- Coordinate with Construction Management to ensure projects have construction oversight resources as needed.
- Work with project controls and financial oversight groups to minimize project financial risks.
- Develop and maintain reasonable project schedules.
- Review, document, and save change requests as needed.
- Manage escalation of project issues and risks.
- Identify creative ways to staff project teams and distribute responsibilities.
- Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Identify and notify the Transmission Leadership Team of additional resources or requirements needed to meet project scope or schedule.
- Participate in the FirstEnergy storm process as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
