Project Manager-Project Manager Sr.

Job Posting End Date

03-02-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

American Electric Power is growing and adding Project Managers across the organization at all levels! We are looking for individuals who have experience in all areas including specialties such as New Generation/Renewables, Transmission, Construction, Workplace Services, etc. This is a great opportunity for those just getting started in PM work as well as those who have many years of experience under their belts. We will be hiring at the appropriate level based on education and experience. Roles can range from Project Manager to Project Manager Senior level. Become part of the AEP team TODAY!

Description below is for the Project Manager level. Additional responsibilities are added, and additional qualifications will be needed for higher level roles.

Individuals on the PM team will manage or assist in the management of, base, intermediate, and/or complex projects providing leadership, direction, 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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* Conduct or assist in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating assigned project activities. Perform coordination and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead project manager or supervisor. Act on behalf of the lead project manager or supervisor during times the project manager or supervisor is unavailable. Develop an understanding of various project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile) and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with three (3) years qualified experience, two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with five (5) years of qualified experience.

Three (3) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER ASSOCIATE (Grade 6) as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.

Qualified experience includes outage management activities, business/financial administration, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment. Knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, and quality control would be beneficial. Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable.

Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable.

PMP certification is preferred but not required. Certification is required for advancement to the Project Manager Principal level (grade 009) of this job family.

Valid state driver's license is required.

Individuals in this position will be progressively assigned the PM lead role on a project for continued development depending on the level of project management knowledge, experience, and leadership competency including successful completion of certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Develop and provide effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills as outlined by certifying body and the AEP leadership competencies and values. Develop confidence in ability, and demonstrate the motivation and attitude, to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.

Included roles (SG 7 & 8) can range in pay from $85,000-$122,000 depending on education/experience.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

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