Senior Project Manager Associate—Construction & PM Lead

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Manager to guide base to complex projects within a matrix environment. You will lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring safety, cost control, and stakeholder alignment across internal and external teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, procurement coordination, and opportunities to advance within a dynamic utility portfolio. On-site collaboration with engineering, operations, and contractors is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction management, engineering, business or related field.
• Experience in project management across multiple project types or utilities.
• Strong communication, leadership and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate project activities.
• Coordinate with lead PM, staff, vendors, and customers.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Lead planning meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Coach team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall

Agile

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Project Manager to guide base to complex projects within a matrix environment. You will lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring safety, cost control, and stakeholder alignment across internal and external teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, procurement coordination, and opportunities to advance within a dynamic utility portfolio. On-site collaboration with engineering, operations, and contractors is expected.