Senior Director, Major Generation Projects

AEP

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 189,000 - 245,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER on-site in Cresap, WV seeks a Director of Major Projects to lead a multi-billion dollar generation program with EPC oversight and cross-functional coordination. You will drive safety, schedule, cost, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

You will oversee contracts, risk management, and team leadership, ensuring regulatory filings and approvals while maintaining strong relationships with utilities,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and PMP certification are required or preferred.
  • 10+ years of qualified experience in major construction or generation projects.
  • Must have valid driver's license and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct, guide, and execute all project management functions for a major generation project.
  • Lead safety programs, schedule, cost, and stakeholder alignment to achieve project delivery.
  • Develop and oversee contracting strategies and commercial agreements.
  • Drive integrated schedules across workstreams and manage program budget.
  • Identify risks and lead change management to minimize exposure.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Project management
Scheduling & planning
Risk management
Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER on-site in Cresap, WV seeks a Director of Major Projects to lead a multi-billion dollar generation program with EPC oversight and cross-functional coordination. You will drive safety, schedule, cost, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

You will oversee contracts, risk management, and team leadership, ensuring regulatory filings and approvals while maintaining strong relationships with utilities,

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