Director, Major Transmission Projects

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large transmission initiatives. You will own execution across safety, schedule, cost, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment, directing cross-functional teams to deliver high‑voltage infrastructure on time and within budget.

The role requires a PMP credential, 10+ years of relevant experience, and ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten (10) years of qualified experience across major construction projects, project management, portfolio management, commissioning, and contract negotiations.
• PMP certification required.
• Willingness to travel typically up to 50%.
• Experience with Regional Transmission Organizations such as PJM, MISO, SPP, or ERCOT preferred.
• Experience with environmental filings and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee project management functions to successfully complete assigned projects.
• Implement and oversee project safety program aiming for Zero Harm.
• Report strategy and team needs to Transmission Executive leadership.
• Establish project contracting strategy and negotiate EPC and engineering agreements.
• Lead executive governance with JV partners as required.
• Drive integrated schedule across all workstreams and align with resource management.
• Maintain program budget and contingency; manage execution to targets.
• Identify and manage executive risk and develop mitigations.
• Lead change management and resolve disputes before escalation.
• Build and mentor a cohesive project leadership team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with utilities, RTOs, regulators, landowners, and contractors.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory filings with hearings and approvals.
• Staffing management including employees, staff augmentation, and consultants/vendors.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within approved investments.
• Apply technical solutions to drive team to effective outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large transmission initiatives. You will own execution across safety, schedule, cost, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment, directing cross-functional teams to deliver high‑voltage infrastructure on time and within budget.

The role requires a PMP credential, 10+ years of relevant experience, and ability to travel up to 50%.