Construction Site Coordinator

First Energy

First Energy 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.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with First Energy Service Co., a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. [SC00]

The Construction Site Coordinator (CSC) has responsibility to coordinate and supervise pre-construction, construction, and post-construction activities for Transmission and Distribution substation and line projects.

This position will cover our West Penn Power service territories.

Responsibilities Include:

* Fostering a high-performing safety culture through personal conduct and utilization of human performance principles.

* Coordinating and supervising smaller to medium size projects or support larger projects under the supervision of more experienced Construction Site Coordinators.

* Ability to clearly understand the scope of assigned project including the problem / need and the constraints of the scope.

* Understanding how schedules are developed and utilized including CPM calculations, float, and predecessors.

* Proactively managing scheduled tasks for all construction activities on assigned projects and report on schedule progress.

* Participating with the project team to develop contractor bid packages. Participating in pre-bid meetings. Documenting and following up on the action items.

* Assisting in performing constructability reviews with site walkdowns.

* Coordinating material requests, need date & location, delivery, and verification of materials at the project site, staging, and monitoring for contractor use.

* Coordinating staking of structures, wetlands, and vegetation as part of the project's scope assessment. Understanding how site actions impact project costs. Proactively understanding all estimate components for a project, and the relationship of estimate to the project Schedule of Values.

* Ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards and specifications.

* Understanding Quality Standards and specific quality requirements as defined for the outcome of construction activities.

* Clearly articulating quality requirements for all vendors and others working on construction activities. Understanding resource needs on assigned projects.

* Inspecting work performed by contractors against design and construction standards.

* Understanding the typical risks on a transmission construction project. Implementing a construction risk management plan for anticipated construction risks.

Documenting project site meetings with contractors that address issues such as safety, performance, quality control, or adherence to construction schedules.

* Ensuring all the stakeholders have necessary permit copies.

* Maintaining digital / printed copy of the red line drawings of the project site.

* Participating in contractor evaluation, project review meetings, and meetings concerning "Lessons Learned".

* Aware of procedures and policies designed to comply with ethics standards. Consistently applies ethic guidelines in working with stakeholders (external and internal).

Qualifications include:

* 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.

* Sound analytical abilities involving complex problems;…