Site Construction Mgr

American Electric Power Co.; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Site Construction Manager to lead one large project or multiple small projects across sites in West Virginia. You will direct planning, scheduling, QA/QC, and contract administration while ensuring safety, cost control, and timely execution.

You will coordinate with plant management, engineering, procurement, and external partners, guiding teams to meet safety and project targets. Extensive travel and field work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or related field; or Associate's degree with two years of relevant experience; or HS diploma with four years relevant experience.
• Eight years of experience in industrial construction projects, project management, project controls, or fossil fuel plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and supervise one large project or multiple small projects at multiple sites.
• Assign work to employees based on material and labor requirements; input to scheduling and budgeting.
• Communicate project status to management and stakeholders; lead planning and update meetings.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance; monitor field work and verify specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering/design and procurement to issue drawings and support construction.
• Develop relationships with contractors, vendors, and government agencies; lead site staffing.
• Travel extensively (>50%) and be willing to work outside in varied weather.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Associate's degree with two years relevant work experience

High School Diploma/GED with four years relevant work experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

MS Access

Job description

## Site Construction MgrApply: Winfield, WV: Cresap, WV: New Haven, WV: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 24, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R19807**Job Posting End Date**10-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**The Site Construction Manager is responsible for the management, coordination and supervision of one or more AEP construction projects. Direct and administer the planning, scheduling, QA/QC, contract administration, coordination, and supervision of all construction work activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Provide leadership, communication and develop partnerships with internal (plant management teams) and external customers, labor contractors, suppliers, vendors, and governmental agencies.**Job Description****What You'll Do:****Essential Job Functions & Tasks*** Responsible for management, coordination and supervision of one large project or multiple small projects located at multiple sites; assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs; provide input to project management at the earliest stages of the project to improve schedule, design, systems, procedures and cost and to ensure proper contractor selection; schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.* Effectively communicates construction project details and status reports; confers with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities; leads planning and update meetings; establish and maintain a cooperative, communicative working relationship with Plant Management, advising them of any real or potential impacts.* Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met; interface with and is accountable to project management and plant management to assure that the project targets and goals pertaining to safety, scope, schedule, quality, cost control, and project plan execution are met or exceeded; study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.* Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm; inspect work to monitor and ensure safety and environmental policies are being followed and that projects are being constructed per the specifications, drawings and permits.* Coordinate with project management and engineering & design groups to ensure the appropriate drawings are issued and available to support construction activities.* Develops partnerships / relationships with AEP generation, trade union labor, contractors, vendors, suppliers and government agencies. Develop staffing levels of Staff Aug and direct hire personnel for projects. Lead and oversee the development of a site-specific quantity tracking sheet to be used for tracking costs, schedule and invoicing. Provide training and guidance to others to support team goals. Comply with and promote ethically sound behavior and instill a sense of shared accountability among employees.* Seek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking the right questions, understanding the nuances and by clarifying and validating information and not by relying on one own knowledge base of assumptions.**What We're Looking For:****Education*** Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or related field; **or** Associate's degree in related field with two (2) years of relevant work experience; or High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant work experience.**Work Experience*** In addition to any experience required above, eight (8) years of experience in industrial construction projects, project management, project controls, and/or fossil fuel plant operations is required.**Additional Requirements*** Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.* Must have the ability to lead and function in multi-discipline teams. Demonstrate the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.* Be accountable for project assignments.* Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring a diverse and inclusive culture by behaving in a manner that values the contributions that all forms of diversity brings to the organization; creates a climate of mutual respect, support, and inclusivity; leverages differences to fuel organizational success and promotes diversity and inclusion at all levels.* Demonstrate strength in developing diverse individuals in their current role, as well as the next role.* Demonstrate communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management, senior management, communities, and diverse audiences.* Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes.* Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view projects from all angles such as constructability, sequence, changing conditions, contingencies, contractual, predictability, level of priority, sense of direction and sense of productivity to quickly identify and avoid or to mitigate project risks.* Demonstrate an understanding of scope management, the Labor Negotiations process, and conflict management skills to resolve disputes, maximize synergies, and do the “right thing” for the company.* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat. Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.* Must be willing to accept field assignments. Extensive travel required (> 50% of the time) with possible relocation. Position may require working outside in all types of weather and potential exposure to hazardous materials.**What You'll Get:**In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.**Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do**At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!**#APCO****Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-009**Compensation Range:**$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.