Transmission Project Manager III - Project Management Controls

FirstEnergy offers a competitive pay range for this role, starting at $77,350 and up to $139,800. For certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, a 20% cost-of-living differential applies, adjusting the range to $92,820–$167,760.

About the role

This senior-level position is responsible for managing, monitoring, and controlling projects to ensure they safely achieve deliverables within approved scope, cost, and schedule. Employees at this level are recognized as subject-matter experts who lead by example, educate others on technical matters, and solve highly complex problems. The Project Manager is expected to handle any project in the portfolio with guidance as needed, progressing in complexity to build broad expertise.

Responsibilities

• Review Project documents (contracts, requisitions, Bills of Material, Material Requests for Issue, Task Authorizations, Engineering Work Requests) for clarity and completeness.
• Review Project and contract budgets for adequacy, completeness, and other requirements; ensure required budgets exist and initiate revisions if needed.
• Ensure proper change management and application integration activities are included in the Project plan and monitor completion of planned tasks.
• Coordinate with Business Services personnel to prepare capital expenditure authorizations and associated Project budget revisions.
• Provide the Management Sponsor with Project status (scope, budget, schedule progress) and identify issues requiring management involvement.
• Obtain concurrence from affected departments to support proposed schedules and resource requirements.
• Review and approve Project Plans; validate Project estimates and contingency application.
• Ensure tactical and strategic alignment of the Project.
• Monitor and report contractor resource levels; ensure adequacy of Project Team membership and participation.
• Oversee activities of consultants and contractors; understand contract terms and associated documentation.
• Upon contractor mobilization, review applicable topics in the Service Contractor Orientation/Evaluation Checklist.
• Manage the quality assurance and control program, including identification of quality requirements, responsibility for QA programs, and review/approval of contractor-provided procedures.
• Communicate Project goals, priorities, and decisions to the Region/Corporate Leadership Team.
• Ensure Project challenge meetings, peer reviews, and assessments are performed.
• Work with Portfolio Management and Work Management personnel to develop and update the Project schedule.
• Identify and notify the Project Team of additional resources or requirements to meet Project scope or schedule.
• Ensure documentation, scheduling, and disposition of open items within functional responsibility.
• Coordinate close-out and lessons-learned documentation; audit completed projects to evaluate objective realization or establish a benefit realization timeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in project organization, engineering, finance, construction, project management, planning, or project controls.
• In lieu of a degree, 12 years of related experience or 8 years of transmission experience will be considered.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.
• Experience with project management tools such as Primavera or MS Project, including scheduling and resource planning, is a plus.
• Detailed Project Controls experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical ability.
• Must be a team player with a willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement.