Constructability Lead – Principal

American Electric Power

. Provide leadership and field oversight for safe, efficient, and high-quality construction execution.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $98,993 - $151,133 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction management, project execution, and field operations within electric utility environments, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and high-quality construction practices. Proficient in interpreting technical documentation and developing effective construction strategies while leading cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction ManagementTransmission Line ConstructionProject ExecutionGIS ProficiencyLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Construction SequencingTechnical Documentation InterpretationRisk EvaluationConstructability AnalysisSubstation Equipment Installation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDecision-MakingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGIS PlatformsProject Scheduling ToolsMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityBulk Electric SystemTransmission SystemConstruction PracticesField Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and field oversight for safe, efficient, and high-quality construction execution.
Serve as subject matter expert and primary liaison between Construction Management and cross-functional partners.
Support project planning, coordination, and execution while aligning stakeholders, schedules, and field activities.
Create and standardize Constructability Scoping Reports.
Evaluate projects conceptually and define optimal construction approaches before detailed design.
Lead cross-functional scoping efforts involving construction sequencing, access, and execution strategy.
Use GIS, drawings, and other tools to develop construction sequences, identify access constraints, and evaluate outage coordination, material flow, and logistical risks.
Incorporate site conditions, constructability challenges, and execution constraints into scoping deliverables.
Support continuous improvement through lessons learned, contractor feedback, and refinement of constructability practices.
Interpret technical documentation including transmission plan and profile drawings, structure loading trees, sag and tension charts, substation one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, distribution staking sheets, and feeder layouts.
Coordinate construction methods including conductor stringing, sagging and tension operations, structure erection, substation equipment installation, pole setting, framing, and overhead/underground conductor installation.
Coordinate work in energized or near-energized environments, including construction, outage sequencing, planning, switching requirements, and system reliability impacts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Safety, or related field and six (6) years’ experience overseeing/directing transmission and distribution station construction and/or transmission line construction work; OR ABET-accredited associate degree in electrical, construction management, safety, civil engineering technology, or related field and eight (8) years’ experience; OR high school diploma/GED with a minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience as an AEP/contractor line or station field employee or Construction Rep.
Principal-level alternatives include bachelor’s degree with eight years’ experience, bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology or ABET-accredited Engineering Technology with ten years’ relevant experience, associate degree with twelve years’ relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with fourteen years’ experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.
Experience overseeing/directing transmission and distribution station construction and/or transmission line construction work.
Thorough knowledge of the transmission system from a design and operation perspective.
Experience within transmission engineering and/or construction management desired.
Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and train junior personnel.
Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams and anticipate clearance points and zones of protection.
Ability to interpret conceptual scopes of work and visualize safe and effective construction methods, risks, and hazards.
Ability to develop and present complicated construction sequencing.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technologies.
Strong analytical, decision-making, collaborative, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to conduct substation and transmission line site visits and drive long distances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, project scheduling tools, work management systems, and GIS platforms.
Familiarity with Power BI and Power Automate is a plus.
Understanding of Bulk Electric System operations, construction management practices, or engineering disciplines supporting transmission, distribution, or communication infrastructure.
Ability to interpret project documentation, plans, and schedules.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
Competitive compensation
Educational assistance
Company-sponsored training programs
Social and recreational programs
Equal employment opportunity benefits and privileges