Senior Transmission Construction Lead & SME

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Construction Management representative for Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station projects. You will provide field support, mentor staff, and lead risk mitigation during planning, kickoff, and execution phases.

The role requires coordinating with Safety and Environmental teams and delivering core training. The position emphasizes SME leadership, project meetings, and moving projects forward with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Construction Management as it pertains to Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station construction.
• Serve as a liaison between the Construction Management organization and other business groups (i.e. Transmission Field Services, Project Management, Transmission Engineering, etc.)
• Represent Construction Management by attending project kick-off meeting, engineering scoping site meetings, project pre-bid meetings, project pre-construction meetings, Planning for Safety Expectation Meetings, and monthly project update meetings.
• Assist Construction Management in identifying risks as it pertains to safety, construction work schedules, budgets, materials, contractor work force, etc., and suggest appropriate mitigation plans.
• Mentor and provide leadership, as assigned, to less experienced Transmission Construction Representatives.
• Deliver Construction Management presentations (including training) to various organizations as assigned.
• Coordinate with Safety Advisor to recommend safe work practices and mitigation plans as requested.
• Coordinate with Environmental Department to proactively mitigate environmental issues as it pertains to construction management.
• Coordinate and lead Construction Management efforts during major storm restoration and emergency failures as requested.
• Participate in the development, review, and delivery of Construction Management’s Core Block Training.

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Construction Management representative for Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station projects. You will provide field support, mentor staff, and lead risk mitigation during planning, kickoff, and execution phases.

The role requires coordinating with Safety and Environmental teams and delivering core training. The position emphasizes SME leadership, project meetings, and moving projects forward with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule