American Electric Power

Dist Work Plan Mgr

American Electric Power • $116K — $151K *
Dublin, OH 43017In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Or an Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Or a High School diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of direct supervisory experience preferred.
  • Valid State driver's license required; PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact between project management, engineering, and operations for work plan execution.
  • Lead and supervise district planners, schedulers, and other departmental roles.
  • Enforce safety standards to achieve a Zero Harm workplace.
  • Foster a positive work atmosphere and drive cultural excellence.
  • Manage the district budget in alignment with the work plan.
  • Communicate job expectations and set performance objectives for the team.
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee project activities for customer outages.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supportive of employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for continuous training and development.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
06-18-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for effectively overseeing the execution of the Distribution Work Plan (DWP) while providing leadership, direction, training, and collaborative communication of the work plan to various stakeholders. Provide effective and responsible oversight of the work plan shall including promoting a positive culture by connecting long and short range goals to obtain maximum customer satisfaction while improving system reliability. This position is also responsible for resource planning and works closely with personnel throughout the district to ensure the most efficient use of internal and external resources.SCOPE CRITERIA:Manages DWP for a district with 500,000 or more customer premise; orManages DWP for entire OpCo (centralized program); orManages DWP for a district with less than 500,000 customer premise AND has DWP budget responsibility and supports 1 or more additional functions (i.e. Work Scheduling)

Job Description

Dist. Work Plan Manager:

What You'll Do:
  • Serve as the principal interface between the project management office, distribution engineering, and distribution operations to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor/control the annual district work plan.
  • Provide overall leadership and supervision of the district work planning and scheduling department(s) which may including district planners, line coordinators, administrative associates, district schedulers, inspectors, resource analyst, and department assistant.
  • Support and hold employees and contractors accountable to the AEP Safety Standards; ensuring a safe working environment focused on achieving Zero Harm.
  • Promote and strive to ensure a positive working environment and lead a culture of excellence.
  • Manage the oversight of all aspects related to the district budget and alignment to the work plan.
  • Accomplish results by including communication of job expectations across the district work plan team by setting performance objectives, establishing clear priorities, providing adequate coaching and feedback to the department staff.
  • Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and manage assigned project and outage work activities for customers as well as provide direct oversight of others leading these activities.
  • Provide wide ranging work management guidance, instruction, and training to others to improve design, systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs.
  • Administer the Company's job performance review and merit salary programs, management information and policies.


What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field of study with a minimum of 5 years experience managing work plans, construction or distribution line and operations
  • OR Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field of study with a minimum of 7 years experience managing work plans, construction or distribution line and operations
  • OR High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 9 years experience managing work plans, construction or distribution line and operations.
  • 5 years of direct supervisory experience is preferred.


Certifications/Licenses:
  • Valid State driver's license required.
  • PMP is a plus but not required.


Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of distribution work management including distribution operations, design and construction
  • Prior knowledge of distribution work practices, policies, and procedures
  • Fundamental knowledge of station controls and transmissions systems is desired
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Teambuilding and cultural inclusiveness skills
  • Strong analytical skills and efficiency in Microsoft Excel and SmartSheet.


Work Location:
  • Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within a safe driving distance from either the Columbus SW SC (1770 Georgesville Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43228) OR the Columbus NW SC (5721 Shier Rings Rd. Dublin, Ohio 43016)


What You'll Get:

Dist. Work Plan Mgr.: $116,255 - $151,132

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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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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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