Project Manager – Staff

American Electric Power

. Manage multiple highly complex projects or programs in a matrix team environment .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $136,539 - $208,565 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mastery in project management, including leadership, risk assessment, and economic analysis, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on construction safety and project controls.

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Project ManagementPMP CertificationConstruction SafetyEconomic AnalysisRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project EstimatingProject ControlsScope DevelopmentCost EstimatingQuality ControlContract DevelopmentTechnical Solution EvaluationRisk AssessmentBusiness Process ImprovementStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingMeeting ManagementEffective CommunicationListening

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationValid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

UtilitiesCommercial Nuclear PowerConstruction ManagementProject EngineeringProject Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple highly complex projects or programs in a matrix team environment
Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and communication throughout project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and manage assigned project activities using Waterfall and Agile project management principles
Support accountability for the AEP System Safety Process and maintain a Zero Harm-focused work environment
Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, tools, staff, costs, and funding reallocations
Communicate project and outage details and status updates; lead planning meetings, project updates, and complex stakeholder presentations
Develop relationships with project teams, plant and operating company staff, customers, partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
Provide guidance, instruction, training, subject-matter expertise, clarity, support, and accountability to project participants
Represent AEP with industrial customers, vendors, and regulators as assigned
Align projects with AEP project management organizational standards
Apply economic analysis and business acumen to project decisions and financial goals
Influence engineering and design, procurement, contracting, estimating, construction, and startup procedures
Identify and implement business process improvements across projects or programs
Assess and mitigate project risks involving safety, constructability, sequencing, contractual matters, contingencies, predictability, and productivity
Organize project activities, delegate assignments, manage deliverables, provide feedback, and resolve elevated issues
Perform work at AEP locations including homes, offices, power plants, nuclear facilities, and construction sites
Perform light physical duties and travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field with ten (10) years qualified experience; OR Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with twelve (12) years qualified experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with fourteen (14) years qualified experience
Three (3) years of experience as a Project Manager Principal (Grade 9) is preferred, or demonstrated competencies, knowledge and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline
Qualified experience in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment
Demonstrated subject matter expert level of successful project management duties and business acumen
Demonstrated proficiency in all certifying body knowledge areas
Mastery-level knowledge of 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 required unless waived by the organization’s SVP or OPCO President
Valid state driver’s license
Effective leadership, team building, meeting management, communication, listening, economic analysis, business acumen, strategic planning, risk assessment, prioritization, scope management, technical solution evaluation, 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 homes, offices, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites in varying conditions, including possible radiation exposure within NRC limits
Ability to travel typically 25% or less, potentially up to 50% for short durations
Ability to understand and support AEP policies, values, principles, structure, and behavior

Benefits

Comp & perks

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