American Electric Power

Project Manager - Project Manager Sr

American Electric Power • $87K — $128K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with three years of related experience.
  • Associate's degree in a relevant field with five years of project management experience, or a High School diploma/GED with seven years in the field.
  • Experience as a Project Manager Associate preferred, or demonstrated competencies and results in less time.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies like Waterfall and Agile.
  • PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and supervise project activities, ensuring proficiency in all aspects.
  • Support and enforce safety processes to maintain a Zero Harm environment.
  • Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets effectively.
  • Communicate project updates and lead stakeholder meetings and presentations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provide guidance and training for project improvements and efficiencies.
  • Mentor and supervise junior project managers and manage procurement plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support overall well-being.
  • Opportunities for advancement through multiple grade levels.
  • Encouragement of continuous improvement and team development.
  • On-site work flexibility at various AEP locations.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
09-08-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Manage one or more intermediate or complex projects, within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate , plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions. Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project activities becoming proficient in all aspects. Utilize various project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile) and successfully implement these techniques in project management for the organization.
  • Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.
  • Manage, develop, review and coordinate the project/outage plan, schedule, and budget becoming proficient in all aspects. Manage cost and timely reallocation of funding.
  • Effectively communicate project details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates including typical stakeholder presentations. Provide clear and concise written and oral reports and other communications.
  • Develop and actively manage working relationships with the project team, plant and operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Foster teamwork and actively pursue customer satisfaction.
  • Provide specific guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, processes, schedules, and costs. Confidently challenge others at a level of informed understanding in all project work.
  • Ensure maximum customer satisfaction and demonstrate effective and efficient performance of project work activities on intermediate project level at a minimum.
  • Mentor other project managers. Direct and supervise sub-team project managers as assigned.
  • Develop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources. Manage contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etc.
  • Conduct and supervise closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefits.
  • Develop an understanding of the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
  • Manage programs as assigned.


What We're Looking For:

  • Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Project Manager Associate level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Project Managers.


Project Manager(Grade 7)

(87,633- 109.544)

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with three (3) years qualified experience,
  • Two-year Associate's degree in the same required disciplines with five (5) years of qualified experience, or
  • High School Diploma/GED with seven (7) years qualified experience (see below).

Three (3) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER ASSOCIATE (Grade 6) as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.

Project Mgr Sr(Grade 8)

(98,993- 128,689)

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with five (5) years qualified experience,
Two-year Associate's degree in the same required disciplines with seven (7) years of qualified experience, or
High School Diploma/GED with nine (9) years qualified experience (see below).

Two (2) years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER (Grade 7) OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.

Qualified experience includes work 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. Experience must exhibit progressively increasing project management and business acumen and responsibility for most of the certifying body knowledge areas.

Demonstrated preparedness for journey level PM knowledge capability in areas of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, risk management, etc

Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable.

PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Valid state driver's license is required.

Other Requirements:
  • Develop effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills as outlined by the certifying body and the AEP leadership competencies and values.
  • Develop ability, motivation, and attitude, to lead a team and a project.
  • Develop communication skill that is clear, direct, concise, and professional, including use of effective listening, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
  • Become familiar with economic analysis techniques and develop an acumen for the business and profession.
  • Become familiar with Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes
  • Develop knowledge of certifying body Project Management tools and techniques.
  • Develop skillsets in strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view the project from all angles such as safety, constructability, sequence, changing conditions, contingencies, contractual, predictability, level of priority, sense of direction and sense of productivity to quickly identify and to avoid or to mitigate project risks.
  • Support the organization of project activities, project task assignments, team requirements and expectations to manage deliverables and hold team members accountable.
  • Develop conflict management skills to provide solutions to issues that maximize synergies with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company.
  • Become familiar with scope management, evaluating various technical options, and common project risk factors.
  • Become familiar with the various documents to procure labor, services, materials, and engineered equipment.
  • Become familiar with contract documents and development process.
  • Develop understanding of critical drawing and document hand-offs between disciplines on a project team.
  • Act with integrity by demonstrating accountability for project assignments.
  • Safely and effectively Perform light physical duties.
  • Duties can involve construction site walkdown on unstable surfaces, climbing ladders, and awareness of hazardous site conditions
  • Perform work at various AEP locations in varying conditions. Work sites will include home, office, power plants (including nuclear), and construction sites for Distribution, Transmission, Generation, and Telecom infrastructure. Work performed at nuclear power sites may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
  • Travel typically 25% or less, however greater travel may be required in support of specific assignments.
  • Promote continuous improvement and maintain a strong questioning attitude. Ask intrusive questions and challenge assumptions.
  • Seek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking questions for understanding and compare with one's own knowledge base.
  • Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.


Where You'll Work:

On-Site in Tulsa, OK

What You'll Get:

$99,000 - $128,700

Inaddition 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:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

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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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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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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
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