Construction Site Coordinator - Project Management Controls - NJ

FirstEnergy - Morristown, NJ

Full-time

Morristown, NJ

Utilities

About the position

FirstEnergy is 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. This position is with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The individual in this role will coordinate and supervise pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities for Transmission and Distribution substation and line projects. The responsibilities include fostering a high-performing safety culture, coordinating and supervising smaller to medium-sized projects, and supporting larger projects under the supervision of more experienced Construction Site Coordinators. The successful candidate will need to clearly understand the scope of assigned projects, including the problem/need and the constraints of the scope. They will be responsible for proactively managing scheduled tasks for all construction activities on assigned projects and reporting on schedule progress. Participation in the development of contractor bid packages, pre-bid meetings, and constructability reviews is also essential. The role requires coordinating material requests, understanding how site actions impact project costs, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Additionally, the individual will inspect work performed by contractors against design and construction standards, implement a construction risk management plan, and document project site meetings with contractors. The position demands a strong understanding of ethics standards and the ability to consistently apply these guidelines while working with stakeholders. Qualifications for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related technical field, or in lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction. Experience in electrical substation and/or line construction is preferred. The candidate should demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and the ability to deliver quality work within established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities for Transmission and Distribution substation and line projects.
• Foster a high-performing safety culture through personal conduct and utilization of human performance principles.
• Manage scheduled tasks for all construction activities on assigned projects and report on schedule progress.
• Participate with the project team to develop contractor bid packages and participate in pre-bid meetings.
• Document and follow up on action items from meetings.
• Assist in performing constructability reviews with site walkdowns.
• Coordinate material requests, need date & location, delivery, and verification of materials at the project site.
• Coordinate staking of structures, wetlands, and vegetation as part of the project's scope assessment.
• Understand how site actions impact project costs and the relationship of estimate to the project Schedule of Values.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards and specifications.
• Inspect work performed by contractors against design and construction standards.
• Implement a construction risk management plan for anticipated construction risks.
• Document project site meetings with contractors that address issues such as safety, performance, quality control, or adherence to construction schedules.
• Maintain digital/printed copies of the red line drawings of the project site.
• Participate in contractor evaluation, project review meetings, and meetings concerning 'Lessons Learned.'
• Consistently apply ethics guidelines in working with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related technical field required.
• In lieu of a degree, 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction required.
• Experience in electrical substation and/or line construction preferred.
• Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills to aid in the resolution of compliance issues.
• Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter, customer focused, and results oriented.

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