Nuclear Major Projects Director: Zero-Harm Leader

American Electric Power (AEP); United States; On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) seeks a Major Project Director to lead all PM functions for a multi-component project with budgets between the billions. You will be the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, and stakeholder alignment, reporting to executives and overseeing EPC/contract resources as needed.

You will guide a team across project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance, strong governance, and successful delivery to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, or related field.
• PMP certification is required.
• Two or more major construction or project management experiences with progressive responsibility.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project execution and direct project management functions.
• Oversee safety programs and strive for Zero Harm.
• Report strategy, needs, and solutions to executive leadership.
• Establish contracting strategy and manage EPC and engineering agreements.
• Lead governance with JV partners and manage budgets and schedule.
• Develop risk mitigations and lead change management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) seeks a Major Project Director to lead all PM functions for a multi-component project with budgets between the billions. You will be the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, and stakeholder alignment, reporting to executives and overseeing EPC/contract resources as needed.

You will guide a team across project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring regulatory compliance, strong governance, and successful delivery to