Transmission Workplace Services Manager

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Workplace Services Manager to oversee preventive/predictive maintenance for office buildings and service centers in the region. The role covers space planning, furniture inventories, and related support services including print, mail, and cafeteria operations.

The incumbent will manage O&M and capital budgets, coordinate remodeling or moves, and ensure compliance with procurement guidelines while traveling within the region as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in facilities or construction management.
• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• IFMA designations such as FMP or CFM are desirable.
• Position requires travel around the region and occasional travel to Columbus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have understanding of electrical and mechanical systems (HVAC).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Workplace Service Supervisors, Operations Coordinators and contractors to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are safely conducted at AEP office buildings and service centers.
• Ensure procurement of goods and services complies with AEP’s accounting and procurement guidelines and audit requirements.
• Ensure space utilization is accurately tracked for appropriate charges to business units.
• Oversee remodeling projects, employees' moves, and monitor furniture inventories.
• Direct Print, Mail, and Food Service coordinators to maintain safe and cost-effective operations.
• Monitor O&M and Capital budgets allocated to the region.
• Foster open lines of communication with management regarding related issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-28-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Manage all aspects of the preventive and predictive maintenance functions for AEP office buildings and service centers in an assigned region. This includes ensuring the effective use of space, managing employee moves through effective space planning and management of furniture inventories. Additionally, manage a variety of functions within these facilities that may include mail and printing services and cafeterias. The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing O&M and Capital budgets and for providing ongoing prioritization of projects that could be accomplished in the event additional funding is made available from OPCos or Corporate Planning and Budgeting.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direction to Workplace Service Supervisors and Operations Coordinators and contractors to ensure that tasks associated with preventive and predictive maintenance activities are safely conducted at AEP office buildings and service centers.
• Ensure that the procurement of goods and services are conducted in compliance with AEP's accounting and procurement guidelines and in accordance with Audit requirements.
• Ensure that space utilization is accurately tracked to allow for appropriate charges to the business units.
• Oversee remodeling projects, employees' moves, and ensure that furniture inventories are appropriately sized and monitored.
• Provide direction to Print, Mail, and/or Food Service coordinators to ensure that these operations are performing in a safe and cost- effective manner.
• Monitor both O&M and Capital budgets that are allocated to the region.
• Foster open lines of communications with all level of management regarding issues related to the function listed above.

What We’re Looking For

• Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration or other related fields.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in facilities or construction management.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• International Facilities Management Association’s (IFMA) designations are desirable such as FMP or CFM.
• Position requires travel around the region as needed and occasional travel to Columbus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical systems (HVAC).

Job code: 39530

Where You'll Work: On-Site in New Albany, OH

What You'll Get: Transmission Workplace Services Manager: $145k- 160k 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 Grade: SP20-010 Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

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.

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.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.

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