Principal Project Manager – Construction Utilities

Jobtailor; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction utility projects and coordinate diverse teams at multiple sites, including power facilities. You will lead initiation, planning, execution, and closeout while applying Waterfall and Agile methods and ensuring Zero Harm safety standards.

The role requires a technical degree plus several years of project-management experience in utilities or construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience with progressive responsibilities.
• PMP certification is preferred but not required; significant project-management expertise will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage or assist with managing base, intermediate, and complex construction utility projects.
• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout.
• Coordinate project activities and perform administrative tasks delegated by the lead project manager or supervisor.
• Act on behalf of the lead project manager or supervisor when unavailable.
• Apply Waterfall and Agile project management techniques.
• Support accountability for the AEP System Safety Process and Zero Harm safety environment.
• Develop, review, and coordinate project plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staffing.
• Communicate project details and status updates through meetings, presentations, reports, and other communications.
• Build relationships with project teams, plant and operating company staff, customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and partners.
• Provide guidance on design, systems, procedures, schedules, costs, scope, and project risks.
• Coach and develop team members in project management skills and techniques.
• Develop and manage procurement plans and outside-service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiations, and performance oversight.
• Conduct or assist with project closeout and assess achievement of objectives and benefits.
• Promote continuous improvement and optimize delivery of project value.
• Perform work at AEP locations including offices, homes, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Negotiations

Quality Control

Outage Management

Risk Management

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction utility projects and coordinate diverse teams at multiple sites, including power facilities. You will lead initiation, planning, execution, and closeout while applying Waterfall and Agile methods and ensuring Zero Harm safety standards.

The role requires a technical degree plus several years of project-management experience in utilities or construction.