Facilities Project Lead: Space Planning & Renovations

American Electric Power (AEP); North Carolina; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a facilities professional to optimize regional space and manage small to mid-size construction and remodel projects. You will prepare AutoCAD drawings, develop scopes of work, oversee material acquisition, and coordinate contractor management to support business needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining drawing databases, budget analysis, and forecasting, and collaborating with management to deliver reliable service.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, facilities, business, architecture or related field, or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of experience in facilities operations or space planning duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support new construction and renovation projects across facilities.
• Serve as onsite contact for general contractors and coordinate with Project Scheduler to meet timelines.
• Prepare projections of space requirements and budget projections for capital and O&M expenditures.
• Space planning, furniture layout design, remodeling materials, and furniture/contractor acquisitions for relocations.
• Coordinate with Corporate Facility Engineer on office standards and projects.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies during contracting processes.
• Provide coordination and communication to customers regarding moves and remodels.
• Develop tenant improvement designs, cost estimates, schedules, and construction contracts.
• Develop project documentation including scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and drawings.

Skills

Space planning

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree / HS diploma with experience

Relevant field experience

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a facilities professional to optimize regional space and manage small to mid-size construction and remodel projects. You will prepare AutoCAD drawings, develop scopes of work, oversee material acquisition, and coordinate contractor management to support business needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining drawing databases, budget analysis, and forecasting, and collaborating with management to deliver reliable service.