VP Transmission Projects West

AEP Service Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 221,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Tulsa, OK seeks a Vice President of Transmission Projects - West to lead a portfolio of major capital projects ranging up to $5 billion. You’ll direct a multi-disciplinary team and partner with operations, engineering, environmental services, and vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, risk management, and strong stakeholder communication, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years experience in construction/project management, with leadership roles.
• Experience directing multi-year, multi-project portfolios with large budgets.
• Strong business acumen, conflict resolution, and people development skills.
• Proven ability to lead, plan, and drive safety and compliance in large programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee policies, procedures, and programs for project objectives.
• Direct an innovative project management organization with proper scoping, staffing, and budgeting.
• Develop partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, and OEMs for long-range plans.
• Lead safety programs to ensure a Zero Harm work environment.
• Control schedules, cash flows, and capital expenditures for environmental projects.
• Mentor Project Directors/Managers and foster personal development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date 10-15-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Transmission Projects - West will be responsible for directing and providing leadership and guidance to Transmission organization. Responsibilities include direct accountability for the successful completion of a portfolio of projects across the full range of complexity with total budgets up to $5 billion. Projects will range from $5 Million to over $1 Billion investments spanning multiple years. The Vice President of Transmission Projects - West will provide direction to organization to ensure all projects are initiated, planned, executed, monitored & controlled, and closed in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short- and long-range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. They will also provide leadership, build relationships, and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers (plant management teams), external customers, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers. The Vice President of Transmission Projects - West is responsible for the direction of teams to manage multifaceted, performance-based contracts and contractors, including the timely resolution of all project issues, both technical and commercial. Maintain an adaptable management philosophy which emphasizes continuous improvement, improved management processes, resource effectiveness, productivity, communications, and financial accountability.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership, develop, and oversee policies, practices, procedures, and programs designed to achieve long-range and short-term Company objectives in a cost-effective manner for the areas of responsibility outlined above.
• Direct an effective, innovative, and aggressive project management organization through proper scoping, organization, staffing, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance metric measurement reporting.
• Develop partnerships with all stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Energy Services, A/E firms and OEMs to establish the long-range strategic project planning, scheduling permitting, and licensing, engineering, design, procurement, and construction program to achieve the goals and objectives established for each assigned project.
• Direct, monitor, and continually reinforce effective, innovative, and aggressive safety programs, including methods, procedures, and performance measurements to assure a 'Zero Harm' work environment through effective and disciplined adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Direct, monitor, and provide leadership to ensure schedules, cost estimates, cash flows and overall capital expenditures for assigned environmental projects are developed and in accordance with the SCPP.
• Monitor and control overall project and site-related activities and expenditures to insure conformance with approved schedules, cash flows and budgets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to support Transmission vision, strategy and execution plan for Capital Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Provide for the development and effective utilization of subordinate Project Directors and Project Managers through job assignments, training programs, rotation, and personal development plans to maximize both their personal potential and contribution to the Company.
• Be a mentor to others.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support for the organization's assigned project long range budget and forecast to assure effective development of estimate and cash flow basis, change management of projections, stakeholder communication and acceptance of the budget and forecasts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business related field of study with fifteen (15) years of qualified experience (see below).
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a PROJECT DIRECTOR is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of qualified experience, with at least eight (8) years supervising others, including work in two or more of the following areas: major construction projects, project management, commissioning, project controls, fossil plant operations, and labor negotiations. Experience must exhibit progressive levels of responsibility and accomplishment, highly proficient level of business acumen, and demonstrated effective leadership skills. Human resource administration with supervisory experience, including formally developing others, of at least eight (8) years is required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Proven strength in strategic thinking and planning. Proven strength in project risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Highly developed conflict management, effective listening, delegation, and decision-making skillsets. Demonstrated strength in developing individuals in their current role as well as the next one. Willing and capable to address poor performance. Ability to challenge differing opinions in a very effective manner. High-energy and tenacity in facing difficulty and challenges. Work hours and travel as required to successfully accomplish assignments. Work independently or interdependently as required and execute daily responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.

Where You’ll Work:

In Tulsa, OK, Houston, TX or Corpus Christi, TX

What You’ll Get:

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

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 Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-013
• Compensation Range: $221,489.00 - $287,934.50

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.

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