Senior Major Projects Director — Power Generation

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

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Major Projects Director to lead a $1B+ generation project, directing all project management functions, ensuring safety, schedule, and cost, and remaining on-site for the duration. The role entails coordinating with stakeholders to achieve project goals and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee EPC contractors or third-party resources, build a strong leadership team, and ensure successful project delivery, permitting, and communications with regulators and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and PMP certification are required.
• At least 10 years of progressive project management experience on major construction projects.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and EPC contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee project execution to complete assigned project.
• Implement and oversee project safety program toward Zero Harm.
• Report risk, strategy, and team needs to Generation Executive leadership.
• Establish project contracting strategy and negotiate EPC and engineering agreements.
• Drive integrated schedules and allocate resources across workstreams.
• Manage program budget and contingency to meet targets.
• Lead change management and resolve disputes to avoid escalation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

PMP certification

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Major Projects Director to lead a $1B+ generation project, directing all project management functions, ensuring safety, schedule, and cost, and remaining on-site for the duration. The role entails coordinating with stakeholders to achieve project goals and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee EPC contractors or third-party resources, build a strong leadership team, and ensure successful project delivery, permitting, and communications with regulators and