AEP
Project Manager (Sr. - Principal) - TRANSMISSION Projects/Ohio (New Albany, OH)
AEP, New Albany, Ohio, United States, 43054
Job Posting End Date
10-18-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Manage one or more intermediate or complex projects, within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions. Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value. Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities if direct reports are assigned. Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project activities becoming proficient in all aspects. Utilize various project management principles and techniques and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm. Manage, develop, review and coordinate the project/outage plan, schedule, and budget becoming proficient in all aspects. Manage cost and timely reallocation of funding. Communicate project details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates including typical stakeholder presentations. Provide clear and concise written and oral reports and other communications. Develop and actively manage working relationships with the project team, plant and OpCo staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Foster teamwork and actively pursue customer satisfaction. Provide specific guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, processes, schedules, and costs. Confidently challenge others at a level of informed understanding in all project work. Ensure maximum customer satisfaction and demonstrate effective and efficient performance of project work activities on intermediate project level at a minimum. Mentor other project managers. Direct and supervise sub-team project managers as assigned. Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources. Manage contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etc. Conduct and supervise closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefits. Develop an understanding of the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards. Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee. Manage programs as assigned. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Based on education, experience, interview evaluation and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade. Project Manager Principal (grade 9) : base salary =
$113K - $146K Project Manager Sr. (grade 8) : base salary =
$97K - $124K Education : Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study with five (5) years qualified experience; OR, Two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with seven (7) years of qualified experience. For nuclear facilities only: Educational requirement for advancement can be fulfilled by qualified experience in the Navy Nuclear Program in addition to the maximum years of experience as noted. Experience : Two (2) years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER (Grade 7) OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge and skillset through achieved results in a shorter time line. Qualified experience includes work in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, controls, engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment. Experience must exhibit progressively increasing project management and business acumen and responsibility for most of the certifying body knowledge areas. Demonstrated preparedness for journey level PM knowledge capability in areas of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, risk management, etc. Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable. License/Certifications: PMP certification is preferred but not required. Certification is required for advancement to the Project Manager Principal level (grade 009) or above of this job family. Valid state driver’s license is required. Other Requirements: Provide effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills; lead with effective communication; apply economic analysis techniques to align project and company financial goals; influence engineering, procurement, contracting, estimating, and construction procedures; apply project management tools; provide strategic thinking, risk assessment and prioritization; delegate tasks and hold team members accountable; manage conflict and solve issues; proficient in scope management and contract development and management; promote continuous improvement; lead skill assessments of team members; perform light physical duties and travel as needed; act with integrity; understand and support company policies and values. WHAT YOU'LL GET Base Salary: $97K - $146K In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc. WHO WE ARE At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site) $97K - $146K / Year #AEPCareers #LI-ONSITE Compensation Data Compensation Grade:
SP20-008 Compensation Range:
$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.
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Manage one or more intermediate or complex projects, within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions. Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value. Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities if direct reports are assigned. Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project activities becoming proficient in all aspects. Utilize various project management principles and techniques and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm. Manage, develop, review and coordinate the project/outage plan, schedule, and budget becoming proficient in all aspects. Manage cost and timely reallocation of funding. Communicate project details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates including typical stakeholder presentations. Provide clear and concise written and oral reports and other communications. Develop and actively manage working relationships with the project team, plant and OpCo staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Foster teamwork and actively pursue customer satisfaction. Provide specific guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, processes, schedules, and costs. Confidently challenge others at a level of informed understanding in all project work. Ensure maximum customer satisfaction and demonstrate effective and efficient performance of project work activities on intermediate project level at a minimum. Mentor other project managers. Direct and supervise sub-team project managers as assigned. Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources. Manage contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etc. Conduct and supervise closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefits. Develop an understanding of the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards. Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee. Manage programs as assigned. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Based on education, experience, interview evaluation and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade. Project Manager Principal (grade 9) : base salary =
$113K - $146K Project Manager Sr. (grade 8) : base salary =
$97K - $124K Education : Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study with five (5) years qualified experience; OR, Two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with seven (7) years of qualified experience. For nuclear facilities only: Educational requirement for advancement can be fulfilled by qualified experience in the Navy Nuclear Program in addition to the maximum years of experience as noted. Experience : Two (2) years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER (Grade 7) OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge and skillset through achieved results in a shorter time line. Qualified experience includes work in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, controls, engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment. Experience must exhibit progressively increasing project management and business acumen and responsibility for most of the certifying body knowledge areas. Demonstrated preparedness for journey level PM knowledge capability in areas of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, risk management, etc. Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable. License/Certifications: PMP certification is preferred but not required. Certification is required for advancement to the Project Manager Principal level (grade 009) or above of this job family. Valid state driver’s license is required. Other Requirements: Provide effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills; lead with effective communication; apply economic analysis techniques to align project and company financial goals; influence engineering, procurement, contracting, estimating, and construction procedures; apply project management tools; provide strategic thinking, risk assessment and prioritization; delegate tasks and hold team members accountable; manage conflict and solve issues; proficient in scope management and contract development and management; promote continuous improvement; lead skill assessments of team members; perform light physical duties and travel as needed; act with integrity; understand and support company policies and values. WHAT YOU'LL GET Base Salary: $97K - $146K In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc. WHO WE ARE At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site) $97K - $146K / Year #AEPCareers #LI-ONSITE Compensation Data Compensation Grade:
SP20-008 Compensation Range:
$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. At AEP, we actively strive to create a welcoming community where our employees truly feel involved and supported.
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