Director, Mega Utility Projects (EPC)

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa seeks a Major Project Director to lead a multi-billion dollar generation project, serving as the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance across complex EPC components.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, PMP certification, and on-site leadership of a major project, including budget, contracts, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with ten years of qualified experience in two or more of the listed areas.
• PMP certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee project management functions to complete assigned projects.
• Implement and oversee safety programs to achieve Zero Harm.
• Report project strategy and team needs to Generation leadership with actionable solutions.
• Establish project contracting strategy and negotiate EPC and engineering agreements.
• Drive integrated schedules and manage the project budget and contingency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety program

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Education

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

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa seeks a Major Project Director to lead a multi-billion dollar generation project, serving as the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance across complex EPC components.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, PMP certification, and on-site leadership of a major project, including budget, contracts, and stakeholder management.