Senior Director, Billion-Dollar Generation Projects (On-site)

American Electric Power; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER seeks a Major Projects Director to develop, direct, and execute management functions for a major generation project with budgets exceeding $1 billion. You will lead safety, schedule, cost, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring delivery from initiation to closeout on location.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing EPC or third-party resources, and maintaining regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with utilities, regulators, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of qualified experience in major construction projects or project management.
• PMP certification is required.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects with $1B–$10B capital budgets.
• Lead project teams across engineering and construction disciplines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate with regulators, utilities, and customers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PMP certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER seeks a Major Projects Director to develop, direct, and execute management functions for a major generation project with budgets exceeding $1 billion. You will lead safety, schedule, cost, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring delivery from initiation to closeout on location.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing EPC or third-party resources, and maintaining regulatory compliance while building strong relationships with utilities, regulators, and