Construction Utility Project Manager — Lead Complex Projects

American Electric Power; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Manager to oversee base, intermediate, and complex projects within a matrix team environment. You will lead planning, execution, and control activities, coordinating with internal customers, vendors, and field teams to deliver on time, within budget, and with high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and procurement oversight, with opportunities to advance to senior levels.

Qualifications

• Outage management experience, business/financial administration, major construction field experience.
• Project controls, estimating, scheduling, and risk management in a production environment.
• Knowledge of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, contracting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate assigned project activities.
• Develop and coordinate project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff.
• Communicate project details and status updates to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members on project management skills.
• Develop procurement plans and manage outside contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Manager to oversee base, intermediate, and complex projects within a matrix team environment. You will lead planning, execution, and control activities, coordinating with internal customers, vendors, and field teams to deliver on time, within budget, and with high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, risk management, and procurement oversight, with opportunities to advance to senior levels.