We are seeking an experienced commercial building project manager with a strong background in construction and capital project delivery. The ideal candidate will have the capability to represent and protect the Owner's interests on major capital construction projects for AEP facilities and manage projects ranging from $40 million to $250 million.

More Specific to This Opportunity:

• Partner with Project Sponsors and Executives to define and initiate projects
• Assemble, lead, and manage the internal project team
• Develop project scope, cost, and schedule plans
• Secure project funding approvals
• Coordinate with Procurement to manage the full bid process, including RFP development, contract negotiation, and award
• Manage contractors to ensure delivery of contracted scope within approved budget and schedule
• Coordinate and integrate all scheduled activities across multiple contractors and Owner-provided scope
• Lead project risk identification, analysis, mitigation, and tracking efforts
• Ensure proper turnover of all project documentation to internal stakeholders
• Close out all contracts and work orders upon project completion

Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, these two (2) opportunities will be filled at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

Project Manager Principal (grade 9): Base Salary = $117K - $151K

Project Manager Sr. (grade 8): Base Salary = $99K - $128K

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; OR, 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); OR, 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 include effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills, compelling communication, economic analysis techniques, influence on engineering and design, working knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques, strategic thinking, organization of project activities, conflict management, scope management, contract development and management, integrity, continuous improvement, and light physical duties.

Base Salary: approximately $99K - $151K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $151,132.50

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 controls; 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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