Senior Project Manager - Construction & Outages

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Project Manager to manage base, intermediate, and complex projects within a matrix team. You will lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure with focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and vendors.

The role emphasizes applying Waterfall and Agile methods, developing transparent project plans, and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with three (3) years qualified experience.
• Two-year associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with five (5) years qualified experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with seven (7) years qualified experience.
• Three (3) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER ASSOCIATE as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.
• Qualified experience includes outage management activities, business/financial administration, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate assigned project activities.
• Coordinate and perform administrative tasks as delegated by the lead project manager or supervisor.
• Act on behalf of the lead project manager or supervisor when unavailable.
• Develop an understanding of project management principles (Waterfall, Agile) and implement them.
• Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Develop, review and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff.
• Lead project planning meetings and stakeholder updates with supportive role in presentations.
• Provide clear written and oral reports and other communication.
• Develop working relationships with project team, internal/external customers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Foster teamwork and seek customer satisfaction.
• Provide guidance to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs.
• Ensure timely performance of project work activities and assist in leading intermediate projects.
• Coach and develop team members on project management skills and techniques.
• Develop and manage procurement plans for outside resources; manage contracts for outside services.
• Closeout processes, analyzing project success and benefits.
• Understand and assist in managing projects to AEP PM standards.

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Project Manager to manage base, intermediate, and complex projects within a matrix team. You will lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure with focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and vendors.

The role emphasizes applying Waterfall and Agile methods, developing transparent project plans, and mentoring team members.