American Electric Power

Project Scheduler Associate - Sr. | Transmission

American Electric Power$63K — $109K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in project management or related fields depending on educational background.
  • Qualified degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in utility operations and project tracking is preferred.
  • Knowledge of scheduling software like Primavera or SmartSheet is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project schedules by defining key activities and milestones.
  • Lead schedule review meetings with team members and stakeholders.
  • Analyze schedule data and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Track project risks and notify relevant teams of potential delays.
  • Prepare summary reports and metrics on project performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package aimed at employees' well-being.
  • Opportunity for career advancement with necessary certifications for higher levels.
  • Access to training on best scheduling practices and project management techniques.
  • Potential for professional development through AEP's support of organizational standards.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
08-21-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for coordinating scope of work team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs). with some supervision, perform functions of as scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects.

Develop, maintain & analyze less complex scope of work schedules using the assigned system.

Develop and analyze scope of work schedules using assigned systems.

Provide integrated cost loaded, resource loaded, and logic driven schedules, as applicable. Perform schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the scope of work execution team.

Job Description

What you'll do:
  • Define activities, durations, work sequences, and relationship logic to develop the scope of work plan and develop milestones to represent key decisions and deliverables that take place during execution.
  • Ensure all scope and deliverables are accounted for.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze scope of work project schedules using the assigned system (Primavera, SmartSheet, etc.).
  • Organize and lead schedule review meetings with all stakeholders and incorporate appropriate details.
  • Ensure clear minutes and action items, as required.
  • Engage teams and stakeholders to create schedules and provide schedule analysis updates to teams, alerting them to schedule risks and issues that could delay milestones.
  • Communicate schedule status to project stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Work with Administrator to assign security, profiles, and roles for new users.
  • Learn, use, and refine sound techniques and best practices to update progress, acquire information, baseline schedules, maintain schedules, develop commodity curves, track metrics, and support project/outage teams on a routine basis.
  • Provide periodic summary level status reports as requested.
  • Prepare and analyze metrics reports or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

What we're looking for:

Project Scheduler Associate - (SG5)
  • No experience required with a qualified associate or bachelor's degree.
  • With a High School Diploma, a minimum of 2 years' qualified experience.
  • Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
  • Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
  • Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, and project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

Project Scheduler - (SG6)
  • Education requirement is dependent upon experience as indicated below. Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
  • With a High School Diploma or GED, 5 years' qualified experience.
  • With a qualified associate's degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
  • With a qualified bachelor's degree, one (1) year of qualified experience.
  • Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
  • Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

Project Scheduler Sr. - (SG7)
  • Education requirement is dependent upon experience as indicated below. Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
  • With a High School Diploma or GED, 6 years' qualified experience. (Note: For Cook Nuclear Plant, 6 years of nuclear experience will suffice and a professional or trade certification is not required).
  • With a qualified associate's degree, 4 years' qualified experience.
  • With a qualified bachelor's degree, 2 years' qualified experience required.
  • Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge / experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures.
  • Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.

License/Certifications:
  • A professional or trade certification such as CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level. A certification is required to progress to the principal (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma / GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the principal level.

In Addition:
  • Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently; show capacity for organizational and planning skills; as well as having an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to achieve goals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Team players with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to develop complex spreadsheets.
  • Some travel, including overnight, may be required.
  • On rare occasions, temporary relocation might be required to complete work.
  • Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work under general supervision, be independent, and competently perform current scheduling techniques and analyses on all aspects.
  • Safely and effectively perform light physical duties at various work sites including home and AEP locations in varying conditions.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of work projects of variable complexity.
  • Understand and support the policies, values, principles, structure and behavior of AEP.
  • For nuclear positions, work performed at nuclear power sites may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
  • As applicable based on role and site, duties can involve construction site walkdown on unstable surfaces, climbing ladders, and awareness of hazardous site conditions, as applicable.

Where you'll work:
  • This role sits on site in New Albany, OH

What you'll get:

Project Scheduler Associate - (SG5) ($63,496 to $84,660)
Project Scheduler - (SG6) ($74,551 to $99,401)
Project Scheduler Sr. - (SG7) ($87,663 to $116,847)

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

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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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16,688 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$14.9 billion
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