Director of Project Controls & Performance

American Electric Power; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Senior Leader in Project Controls to oversee cost management, scheduling, and performance metrics across multiple projects. You will drive governance, data integrity, and reporting while guiding teams to meet deadlines and optimize resources.

The role emphasizes supervisory responsibilities, strategic planning, and adherence to AEP standards, with travel as required to support diverse sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Ten years of qualified experience in construction, engineering, or project management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to project controls personnel and promote safety, culture, and business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a performance measurement system and align performance with business goals.
• Implement training to enhance project controls competencies across project teams.
• Prepare periodic cost and schedule control reports with reconciliation of actual costs and hours.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project risk assessment

Conflict management

Mentoring/Developing others

Communication/Presentation

Report writing

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/PM

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Senior Leader in Project Controls to oversee cost management, scheduling, and performance metrics across multiple projects. You will drive governance, data integrity, and reporting while guiding teams to meet deadlines and optimize resources.

The role emphasizes supervisory responsibilities, strategic planning, and adherence to AEP standards, with travel as required to support diverse sites and customers.