Project Mgr - Substation Projects (Assc - Prin) - Corpus Christi, TX

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Manager to lead electric utility substation projects from concept through energization and closeout. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholders to deliver safe, on-time results.

This on-site role requires a degree in construction management or a related field; PMP is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Salary ranges from $74,551 to $177,503 per year, reflecting market data for this Texas-based posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two-year associate degree with experience, or high school with four years of qualified experience.
• Experience in outages, project controls, cost estimating, contracting, and reporting.
• Knowledge in construction safety and scope development.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple substation capital projects from concept through energization and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, supply chain, construction, operations, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, critical path activities, and overall progress to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and issues and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage procurement activities and monitor the status of critical and long‑lead substation equipment and materials.
• Ensure material readiness aligns with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Coordinate contractor activities and monitor contractor performance to ensure quality and schedule expectations are met.
• Develop, track, and report project KPIs, including safety, schedule adherence, cost performance, forecast accuracy, material availability, engineering progress, and construction productivity.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, presentations, and executive updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, action logs, schedules, risk registers, financial reports, and change management records.
• Support outage planning, commissioning activities, and project turnover to operations.
• Conduct project site visits and provide field support to ensure project objectives are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and project governance standards.

Skills

Outage management knowledge

Construction safety

Negotiations

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Two-year associate degree with two years of qualified experience

High School Diploma/GED with four years qualified experience

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of electric utility substation projects, including station rebuilds, expansions, upgrades, and new construction. This role manages all phases of the project lifecycle from project initiation through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

Job Description

This position is posted in a range; Pay, title and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead multiple substation capital projects from concept development through energization and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, supply chain, construction, operations, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Track project milestones, critical path activities, and overall progress to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and issues and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage procurement activities and monitor the status of critical and long‑lead substation equipment and materials.
• Ensure material readiness aligns with project schedules and construction milestones.
• Coordinate contractor activities and monitor contractor performance to ensure quality and schedule expectations are met.
• Develop, track, and report project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including safety, schedule adherence, cost performance, forecast accuracy, material availability, engineering progress, and construction productivity.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, presentations, and executive updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, action logs, schedules, risk registers, financial reports, and change management records.
• Support outage planning, commissioning activities, and project turnover to operations.
• Conduct project site visits and provide field support to ensure project objectives are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and project governance standards.

What You’ll Have:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with no experience (0 years), two‑year associate degree in the same required disciplines with two (2) years of qualified experience, or High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years qualified experience (see below). Qualified experience includes outage management activities, business/financial administration, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment. Knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, and quality control would be beneficial. Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable. PMP certification is preferred but not required. Valid state driver’s license is required.

What You’ll Get:

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward‑thinking organization, this is the company for you!

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on‑site) $80k - $130k/Year #AEPCareers #LI-ONSITECompensation DataCompensation Grade: SP20-006Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5‑6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer‑employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We’re redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.