Senior Project Manager, Complex Power Projects

AEP Service Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking qualified Project Managers at various levels to lead base, intermediate, and complex projects in a matrix organization. The role requires coordinating planning, execution, monitoring, and closing activities with a focus on safety, cost control, and customer value.

The position emphasizes stakeholder communication, project transparency, and continuous improvement. Travel is expected and compensation ranges from market-benchmark figures to reflect

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as specified; 3+ years for Project Manager level.
• Experience in outage management activities, project controls, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, contracting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate assigned project activities.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, tools, and staff.
• Coordinate procurement plans and external vendor management.
• Lead planning meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members on project management skills.
• Ensure safe work environment and Zero Harm focus.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Effective communication

Outage management

Budgeting and scheduling

Problem solving

PMP certification

Project controls

Education

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

Associate’s degree in same disciplines

High School Diploma/GED with extensive experience

Tools

Waterfall

Agile

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking qualified Project Managers at various levels to lead base, intermediate, and complex projects in a matrix organization. The role requires coordinating planning, execution, monitoring, and closing activities with a focus on safety, cost control, and customer value.

The position emphasizes stakeholder communication, project transparency, and continuous improvement. Travel is expected and compensation ranges from market-benchmark figures to reflect