Project Manager

American Electric Power

. Manage one or more intermediate and/or complex projects or a program area of projects in a matrix team environment .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeGahanna • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,633 - $151,133 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communication, while ensuring alignment with AEP project management standards. Proficient in managing project costs, procurement, and team development within complex project environments.

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Project ManagementConstruction ManagementPMP CertificationProject EstimatingRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionProject ControlsCost EstimatingScope DevelopmentQuality ControlNegotiationsContract ManagementConstruction SafetyStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStrategic ThinkingConflict ManagementTeam LeadershipMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationValid State Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

UtilitiesCommercial Nuclear PowerConstructionProject EngineeringProject Management Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage one or more intermediate and/or complex projects or a program area of projects in a matrix team environment
Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and communication throughout project lifecycles
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects safely, efficiently, economically, and with balanced risk
Develop and coordinate project and outage plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staffing
Manage project costs and reallocate funding as needed
Lead planning meetings, project/outage updates, and complex stakeholder presentations
Communicate project details, status updates, written reports, and oral briefings
Develop relationships with project teams, operating company staff, customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and regulators
Supervise direct reports and mentor project and assistant project managers
Coach and develop team members on project management skills and techniques
Develop and manage procurement plans and outside-service contracts, including bids, vendor selection, negotiations, and performance oversight
Manage project closeout and analyze achievement of objectives and benefits
Manage programs as assigned and align projects with AEP project management standards
Promote continuous improvement and optimize delivery of value
Represent AEP with industrial customers, vendors, and regulators as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with seven (7) years qualified experience; or two-year associate’s degree in the same disciplines with nine (9) years qualified experience; or High School Diploma/GED with eleven (11) years qualified experience
Qualified experience in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable experience
Demonstrated successful project management duties, business acumen, and prior responsibility for all certifying body knowledge areas
Preparedness for specialist-level PM knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, and risk management
Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable
PMP certification is preferred but not required
Valid state driver’s license is required
Ability to lead teams and projects to successful conclusion
Effective communication, listening, strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment, conflict management, scope management, contract development and management, and project risk management skills
Ability to perform light physical duties, including construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climbing ladders
Ability to work at AEP locations including homes, offices, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites
Ability to travel, typically 25% or less, with greater travel potentially required for specific assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity
Travel typically 25% or less
Work performed at home, office, power plants, and construction sites
Company-sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs