Onsite Major Projects Director — $1B+ Generation Projects

AEP; Kentucky; On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Louisa, KY, seeks a Director of Major Projects to lead all project management functions for a billion-dollar generation program. You will oversee safety, scheduling, cost control, commercial performance, and stakeholder alignment, directing internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires on-site presence throughout execution, with strong leadership, regulatory and contracting expertise, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, project management, accounting, finance or related field.
• PMP certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, schedule, cost and stakeholder alignment across major generation projects.
• Direct project execution and manage multiple concurrent components.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (NERC, FERC, RTO, etc.).
• Lead risk management, change control and contract strategy across EPC/engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance

PMP certification

Valid state driver's license

Job description

American Electric Power in Louisa, KY, seeks a Director of Major Projects to lead all project management functions for a billion-dollar generation program. You will oversee safety, scheduling, cost control, commercial performance, and stakeholder alignment, directing internal teams and external contractors to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires on-site presence throughout execution, with strong leadership, regulatory and contracting expertise, and the ability to