Senior Director, Large-Scale Generation Projects

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Major Project Director to lead all project management functions for a major generation project with a budget exceeding $1 billion. The role is the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, commercial performance, stakeholder alignment and project delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee EPC contractors or third-party resources, assemble and mentor a project team, and ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction on site for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• PMP certification is required.
• Valid state driver's license.

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 to achieve Zero Harm.
• Responsible for reporting on project strategy and team needs to Generation Executive leadership.
• Responsible for establishing project commercial contracting strategy and negotiate project contractor, EPC, and engineering agreements.
• Drive integrated schedule across all workstreams and direct alignment with resource management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field

PMP certification

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Major Project Director to lead all project management functions for a major generation project with a budget exceeding $1 billion. The role is the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, commercial performance, stakeholder alignment and project delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee EPC contractors or third-party resources, assemble and mentor a project team, and ensure regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction on site for the