Senior-Principal Facilities Project Manager

American Electric Power

. Manage intermediate or complex facilities projects in a matrix team environment .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeFort Wayne • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $98,993 - $151,133 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex facilities projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on safety, budget management, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor project managers, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

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Project ManagementWaterfall and Agile MethodologiesConstruction Safety KnowledgePMP CertificationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project EstimatingProject ControlsScope Development and ControlCost EstimatingRisk ManagementContract Development and ManagementQuality ControlNegotiationsProject EngineeringBusiness Acumen

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunicationConflict ManagementDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationValid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

UtilitiesCommercial Nuclear PowerConstruction ManagementProject GovernanceContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage intermediate or complex facilities projects in a matrix team environment
Lead project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closeout
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise project and outage activities
Apply Waterfall and Agile project management principles and techniques
Enforce AEP safety processes, policies, and Zero Harm standards for employees and contractors
Develop and manage project/outage plans, schedules, budgets, tools, staff, and funding reallocations
Communicate project details and status updates through meetings, presentations, written reports, and oral communications
Build relationships with project teams, operating company staff, customers, partners, contractors, vendors, suppliers, regulators, and industry peers
Provide guidance, instruction, training, and continuous-improvement recommendations for designs, systems, procedures, processes, schedules, and costs
Mentor and supervise project managers, assistant project managers, and assigned direct reports
Develop procurement plans and manage outside-service contracts, including RFPs, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiations, and vendor performance
Conduct project closeout and analyze achievement of objectives and realization of benefits
Manage programs and align projects with AEP project management standards and governance requirements
Represent AEP with industrial customers, vendors, and regulators as assigned
Perform light physical duties and work at varied AEP locations and site conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years qualified experience for Senior or 7 years for Principal
Two-year associate’s degree in the same disciplines with 7 years qualified experience for Senior or 9 years for Principal
High School Diploma/GED with 9 years qualified experience for Senior or 11 years for Principal
Two years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER (Grade 7) for Senior, or two years as a PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR (Grade 8) preferred for Principal, unless demonstrated competencies justify a shorter timeline
Qualified experience in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, or comparable production-environment experience
Progressively increasing project management, business acumen, and responsibility across certifying body knowledge areas
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 preferred but not required
Valid state driver's license required for Senior; valid state driver's license for Principal
Effective leadership, team building, meeting management, communication, listening, economic analysis, business acumen, strategic planning, risk assessment, prioritization, conflict management, scope management, contract development and management, and decision-making 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 including nuclear facilities, and construction sites
Ability to work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure at nuclear power sites within NRC limits
Travel typically 25% or less, with greater travel potentially required for specific assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship
Company sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs