Construction Project Coordinator — Field & Outage

American Electric Power; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Construction Coordinator to oversee and coordinate assigned industrial construction projects within the AEP service territory. You will monitor safety, environmental policies, and ensure work is performed per drawings, permits, and specifications.

You will lead field teams, coordinate with plant management, contractors, vendors, and regulators, and align activities with outage schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management or Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Or high school diploma / GED with relevant experience in project management, controls, or industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and inspect work to ensure safety, environmental policies, and construction per specifications and permits.
• Coordinate activities of team, contractors, vendors, and regulators to meet schedule and budget.
• Support safety policies and safe working environment, aiming for zero harm.
• Assist in pre-mobilization activities and development of work plans with contractors.
• Coordinate with project management and engineering to issue and access drawings.
• Resolve field conflicts with design and field constraints, offering practical solutions.
• Interface with plant personnel to align construction with operating and outage schedules.
• Monitor quality and schedule adherence of contractors, reporting deficiencies.
• Create extra work orders, back charges, and track time sheets for schedule changes.
• Provide training and guidance to team members and seek SME input when needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Outage coordination

Contractor management

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management or Engineering Technology

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Construction Coordinator to oversee and coordinate assigned industrial construction projects within the AEP service territory. You will monitor safety, environmental policies, and ensure work is performed per drawings, permits, and specifications.

You will lead field teams, coordinate with plant management, contractors, vendors, and regulators, and align activities with outage schedules.