Director, Major Projects - $1B+ Capital Programs

American Electric Power; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Major Project Director to lead a high-budget generation program with complex components and regulatory requirements. You will direct all PM functions, ensuring delivery within budgets, safety standards, and compliance across federal and state regimes.

The role requires coordinating diverse teams and managing risk while reporting strategic progress to executive leadership. This position supports a multi-faceted, large-scale energy project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project execution including directing, guiding, and overseeing project management functions to successfully complete assigned project.
• Implement and oversee project safety program, monitor performance and address issues as they arise in an effort to achieve Zero Harm.
• Responsible for reporting on project strategy and team needs to Generation Executive leadership. Report to include solutions for siting, regulatory, procurement, engineering, construction and budgetary requirements.
• Responsible for establishing project commercial contracting strategy and negotiate project contractor, EPC, and engineering agreements.
• Drives integrated schedule across all workstreams and directs alignment with resource management.
• Maintains oversite of program budget and contingency. Manages project execution to meet budgetary targets.
• Identifies and manages executive risk register. Develops solutions to mitigate and minimize exposure to project risks.

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Major Project Director to lead a high-budget generation program with complex components and regulatory requirements. You will direct all PM functions, ensuring delivery within budgets, safety standards, and compliance across federal and state regimes.

The role requires coordinating diverse teams and managing risk while reporting strategic progress to executive leadership. This position supports a multi-faceted, large-scale energy project portfolio.