VP Transmission Projects

American Electric Power

. Direct and provide leadership and guidance to the AEP Generation, Distribution and Building Services Major Projects Organizations .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $221,489 - $287,935 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project management, including strategic planning, budgeting, and risk assessment for large-scale construction projects. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor individuals, and develop policies that align with organizational objectives.

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Project Management Professional (PMP)Project Risk Assessment and MitigationStrategic Planning and ExecutionLeadership and Team DevelopmentBudgeting and Financial Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementBudgetingProject ControlsCommissioningFossil Plant OperationsLabor NegotiationsPerformance MeasurementSchedulingEngineering

Soft Skills

Effective LeadershipConflict ManagementDecision-MakingEffective ListeningDelegation

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Major Construction ProjectsCapital ExpendituresContinuous ImprovementSafety PoliciesHuman Resource Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and provide leadership and guidance to the AEP Generation, Distribution and Building Services Major Projects Organizations
Ensure successful completion of a portfolio of projects with total budgets up to $5 billion and investments ranging from $5 million to over $1 billion
Ensure projects are initiated, planned, executed, monitored and controlled, and closed safely, efficiently, economically, and with balanced risk
Build relationships and communicate with internal and external customers, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers
Direct teams managing multifaceted, performance-based contracts and contractors
Resolve technical and commercial project issues
Develop and oversee policies, practices, procedures, and programs supporting Company objectives
Direct project management organization through scoping, staffing, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement reporting
Establish strategic project planning, scheduling, permitting, licensing, engineering, design, procurement, and construction programs
Reinforce safety programs and adherence to safety policies and procedures
Oversee schedules, cost estimates, cash flows, capital expenditures, project activities, and budgets
Support Capital Excellence and Continuous Improvement vision, strategy, and execution
Develop and utilize Project Directors and Project Managers through assignments, training, rotations, and personal development plans
Mentor others
Lead long-range budget and forecast development, estimate and cash flow bases, projection change management, and stakeholder communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business related field of study with fifteen (15) years of qualified 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
At least eight (8) years supervising others
Experience in two or more of: major construction projects, project management, commissioning, project controls, fossil plant operations, and labor negotiations
Progressive levels of responsibility and accomplishment
Highly proficient level of business acumen
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
At least eight (8) years of human resource administration with supervisory experience, including formally developing others
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 effectively
High-energy and tenacity in facing difficulty and challenges
Work hours and travel as required
Ability to work independently or interdependently with minimal direct supervision
Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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