Senior Major Projects Director – Power Generation

American Electric Power; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Director, Major Projects for NEW GENERATION (Construction Utility Projects) in Tulsa, OK. The role leads all project management for a $1B+ generation program, directing safety, schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance, with EPC oversight and senior stakeholder coordination.

On-site leadership will be required through project execution. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, ten years of experience, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with ten years of experience in major construction or generation projects.
• PMP certification required.
• Experience in project controls, scheduling, and budget management.
• Contract negotiations and regulatory compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project execution and direct project management functions for major generation projects.
• Implement and oversee safety programs to achieve Zero Harm.
• Develop and negotiate contracting strategies for EPC and engineering agreements.
• Drive integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and manage budgets and contingencies.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders including utilities, regulators, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Education

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

PMP certification

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Director, Major Projects for NEW GENERATION (Construction Utility Projects) in Tulsa, OK. The role leads all project management for a $1B+ generation program, directing safety, schedule, cost, and regulatory compliance, with EPC oversight and senior stakeholder coordination.

On-site leadership will be required through project execution. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, ten years of experience, and PMP certification.