American Electric Power

Coordinator Assc- Coordinator Sr

American Electric Power • $63K — $110K *
Roanoke, VA 24018In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or Associate's degree with relevant experience
  • Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in technical project management
  • Experience in coordinating work activities with internal and external teams
  • Knowledge of risk management and project forecasting techniques
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work activities among teams and external parties
  • Prepare project forecasts, including budget variance analysis
  • Perform technical problem-solving and project analysis
  • Participate in meetings regarding project work and safety issues
  • Document project risks and generate assessment reports
  • Train and guide junior team members
  • Administer change management processes for projects

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Exposure to a diverse range of projects
  • Supportive work environment with safety focus
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Engagement with both internal stakeholders and external partners
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
08-02-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

In this role, you'll perform work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives under the supervision of your manager.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
  • Prepare forecasts of intermediate projects including cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
  • Perform varied assignments demonstrating and providing technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis to internal and external customers. Depending on the needs of the department, this work could focus on outage planning, risk management, operation and maintenance of equipment, new customer requests, new construction, and/or determining work prerequisites and specifications.
  • Coordinate and participate in company and contractor meetings covering project work, risk strategy, safety issues and operations and maintenance of equipment.
  • Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
  • Create contract requisitions, create work authorizations, create processing change orders, and track Contractor costs.
  • Participate in the planning and organization of project work activities.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that work prerequisites and deadlines are met.
  • Negotiate with vested parties to adjust schedule, cost, and general project coordination due to workload, weather, and other scheduling conflicts.
  • Document project's risk analysis and generate project risk assessment report.
  • Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to update plans, checklists, schedules, statuses, and budgets.
  • Assist with the proactive management of project risk. Assist in regular reviews of productivity and performance factors.
  • Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.
  • Understand the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
  • Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
  • Administer the change management process associated with programs and projects to properly characterize changes to the project and assess the impact on the project objectives.


Skills and Proficiency Preferred:
  • Coordinate work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, vendors as required to resolve routine technical tasks and field work activities.
  • Prepare forecasts of intermediate projects including cash flows, budget variance monitoring, cost tracking/analysis.
  • Perform varied assignments demonstrating and providing technical knowledge and analytical techniques to solution of problems or analysis to internal and external customers.
  • Depending on the needs of the department, this work could focus on outage planning, risk management, operation and maintenance of equipment, new customer requests, new construction, and/or determining work prerequisites and specifications.
  • Coordinate and participate in company and contractor meetings covering project work, risk strategy, safety issues and operations and maintenance of equipment.
  • Make decisions and contribute to team decision making and consensus building.
  • Create contract requisitions, create work authorizations, create processing change orders, and track Contractor costs.
  • Participate in the planning and organization of project work activities.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that work prerequisites and deadlines are met.
  • Negotiate with vested parties to adjust schedule, cost, and general project coordination due to workload, weather, and other scheduling conflicts.
  • Document project's risk analysis and generate project risk assessment report.
  • Work with others in both supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to update plans, checklists, schedules, statuses, and budgets.
  • Assist with the proactive management of project risk. Assist in regular reviews of productivity and performance factors.
  • Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as appropriate.
  • Understand the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
  • Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
  • Administer the change management process associated with programs and projects to properly characterize changes to the project and assess the impact on the project objectives.


DESIRED SKILLS AND PROFICIENCY:
  • Excel - Advanced Proficiency with ability using and creating Pivot/Advanced Filtering/External Data Integration/formula techniques
  • SQL - Moderate - Ability to navigate tables, run predefined queries for reporting, and modifying and adjusting basic table queries.
  • Project Management/Scheduler - Moderate - Understanding of tasks, subtasks, monitoring and managing schedules and joining schedule data from multiple sources.
  • MS Project/P6/P6 TeamMember - Novice to Moderate Skillset - Desired candidate will be trained to leverage software as needed
  • PowerBI/PowerQuery/Smartsheet - Moderate
  • ShareNow/SharePoint - Moderate to Advanced - Operate as a Admin; design and maintain sites
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • ServiceNow/Docusign/Maximo/Cognos - common software used to perform daily tasks


Note: This position is posted in a range. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience and relevant skills.

What We're Looking For:

Coordinator Assoc (Grade 05): ($63,496- $77,057)

Education and experience requirements are listed below:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college OR
  • Associate's degree with two (2) years' experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.


Coordinator (Grade 06): ($74,551- $90,474)

Education requirements are listed below:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college OR
  • Associate's technical degree and three (3) years' experience in design, operations, planning, construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.


Work Experience requirement listed below:
  • Typically requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.


Coordinator Sr(Grade 07) (87,633- $110k)

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university or college OR an associate's technical degree and 6 years of experience in Design, operations, planning, construction of systems and/or equipment OR 10 or more years of experience in Design, operations, planning, construction of systems and/or equipment

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in work activities and projects requiring technical knowledge.

Coordinator Assoc - Coordinator Sr

American Electric Power (On-Site)

$63K - $110k/ Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Culture and Benefits

AEP is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued. We offer competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to professional development programs and diversity training, AEP ensures that our team is equipped for both personal and professional success.

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Kickstart your career with an AEP internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and networking opportunities that pave the way for future employment. Interns at AEP work on real projects, learn from seasoned professionals, and gain the hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the fast-paced world of energy.

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Leadership at AEP means more than guiding teams – it involves inspiring change and driving innovation. With leadership development programs, employees are prepared to take on challenging roles that shape the future of the company and the industry. Our focus on leadership and continuous improvement creates an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.

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Learn more about American Electric Power
Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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