Trans Project Estimator Sr - Trans Project Estimator Prin

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in New Albany, OH is seeking a Senior/Principal Project Estimator to join the Project Management/Controls team. You will lead highly technical estimates for transmission line and substation projects, develop cost models, and mentor junior estimators to strengthen our estimating capabilities.

The role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. Requirements include a bachelor's or associate degree with substantial relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field PLUS a minimum of four (4) year of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.
• OR Associate's Degree in a related field of study PLUS 6 years experience in engineering, design, project management, estimating, or construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates; collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in the development of the detailed project scope of work, including for very complex projects; prepare detailed project cost estimates based on the approved scope of work.
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up estimate efforts; provide recommendations and guidance regarding estimate approach and input requirements.
• Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk-based contingency; monitor labor market trends; track equipment pricing trends; develop and analyze historical records of project costs; critique designs for cost effectiveness.
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating; review basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness; develop services labor estimates with departments.
• Provide advanced technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development and resolution of estimate issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field

Associate's Degree in a related field of study

Job description

Location: New Albany, OH

Category : Project Management/Controls

Job Summary

Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency; working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Support project sponsors in development of conceptual estimates; collaborate with engineering, project management, and other stakeholders in the development of the detailed project scope of work, including for very complex projects; prepare detailed project cost estimates based on the approved scope of work.
• Interface with planning, engineering, project engineering/management, outage management, construction, and operating company personnel to identify/initiate, scope, status and follow-up estimate efforts (if necessary). This role includes providing recommendations and guidance to interfacing groups/individuals regarding estimate approach and input requirements.
• Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk-based contingency; monitor labor market trends; work closely with Procurement and Transmission Performance Management to track equipment pricing trends; develop and analyze historical records of project costs; review and critique designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate.
• Adhere to standard processes and procedures for estimating; review estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness. Work with functional departments and service organization to develop services labor estimates.
• Provide advanced technical direction and guidance regarding estimate approach/development, assumptions/qualifications and resolution of estimate issues.
• Provide lead estimating on unique, one-of-a-kind estimate requests, which could contain new technology work scope that would require additional research and creative approached to estimate development.
• Oversee, review and analyze estimates prepared for AEP by contractors. Provide oversight on contract estimates to project managers and engineers with respect to basis of estimate, benchmarking, labor and equipment costs, unit rates, schedule, site conditions, removal and repair scope, and other costs and contingency.
• Assist with maintaining the integrity of the estimating software and associated resource and assembly cost data.
• Mentor and develop less experienced Project Estimators.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement.

What we're looking for:

Trans Project Estimator Sr:(SG-007)

Education & Experience requirements are listed below:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field of study PLUS a minimum of four (4) year of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.

OR

Associate's Degree in a related field of study PLUS 6 years experience in engineering, design, project management, estimating, or construction execution..

Trans Project Estimator Prin:(SG-008)

Education & Experience requirements are listed below:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management or related field of study PLUS a minimum of six (6) years of experience in engineering, design, estimating, project management, or construction execution.

OR

Associate's Degree in a related field of study PLUS 8 years experience in engineering, design, project management, estimating, or construction execution.

What you’ll get:

In addition to a 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.

Compensation

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demands

The 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”

This role is responsible for shaping how technology delivery is carried out across the enterprise. This role goes beyond traditional project management—focusing on defining delivery practices, driving adoption, and establishing consistent measurement of execution performance across the Technology organization.You will partner with Technology leadership to improve delivery discipline, transparency, and predictability by embedding standard methodologies, governance, and performance tracking frameworks across teams.

This role will be responsible for coordinating team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs). With minimal supervision, perform role as scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects. Support the development and analysis of a wide range of scope of work types, especially complex schedules using the assigned system. Must be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and team focused individual able to demonstrate competency in scheduling techniques and analyses on all scope of work aspects. Additional duties include schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the senior management team. The candidate must be able to interface with site execution teams, contractors, and AEP senior management.

Manage multiple projects or programs at the highest level of complexity within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short- and long-range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.