On‑Site Director, Major Generation Projects

American Electric Power; Louisa (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Kentucky seeks a Major Project Director to develop, direct and execute all project management functions for a major generation initiative with budgets ranging from $1B to $10B. The role is the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, commercial performance, and stakeholder alignment.

The director may oversee EPC contractors or third-party resources and will provide leadership to a dedicated project team, maintaining relationships with internal and external

Responsibilities

• Own overall project execution including directing, guiding, and overseeing project management functions to successfully complete assigned project.
• Implement and oversee project safety program, monitor performance and address issues as they arise to achieve Zero Harm.
• Responsible for reporting on project strategy and team needs to Generation Executive leadership. Report to include solutions for siting, regulatory, procurement, engineering, construction and budgetary requirements.
• Responsible for establishing project commercial contracting strategy and negotiating project contractor, EPC, and engineering agreements.
• Drives integrated schedule across all workstreams and directs alignment with resource management.
• Maintains oversite of program budget and contingency. Manages project execution to meet budgetary targets.
• Identifies and manages executive risk register.
• Develop solutions to mitigate and minimize exposure to project risks.
• Leads project change management. Resolves disputes before need of escalation.
• Build and mentor a trusting and cohesive project leadership team resulting in an effective and highly productive team.
• Manages stakeholder relationships by interfacing with utilities, RTOs, regulators, landowners, and contractors.
• Ensures readiness for regulatory filings measured by successful project hearings resulting in approval and grant of

Job description

American Electric Power in Kentucky seeks a Major Project Director to develop, direct and execute all project management functions for a major generation initiative with budgets ranging from $1B to $10B. The role is the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, commercial performance, and stakeholder alignment.

The director may oversee EPC contractors or third-party resources and will provide leadership to a dedicated project team, maintaining relationships with internal and external