Facility Project Coord

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Ensures optimal utilization of the organization’s regional facilities by assessing physical space requirements and recommending plans to meet business needs. Develops, coordinates, and manages small to medium construction and remodel projects, including creating AutoCAD drawings, developing scopes of work, acquiring materials, and managing contractors. Maintains the drawing database for regional buildings and performs project budget analysis and forecasting. Works with management and employees to provide consistent, reliable service. The role may require weekend, holiday, or after-hours work to avoid disrupting employees’ work environment. Travel is expected 10–25% of the time, including overnight travel approximately 20% of the time.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in engineering, facilities, business, architecture, or a related field; or a high school diploma/GED and two years of relevant work experience.
Five years of experience in facilities operations or space-planning duties, in addition to any experience required above.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of electricity and/or HVAC systems.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Windows applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of space planning and building design.
Travel expected 10–25% of the time; overnight travel approximately 20% of the time.
Weekend, holiday, or after-hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

Prepare projections of immediate and long-range space requirements and facility maintenance needs to support capital and O&M budget projections.
Plan spaces; design furniture layouts; select furniture, remodeling materials, carpeting, wall partitions, artwork, and plantscapes; and acquire furniture and contractors for employee relocations.
Coordinate with the Corporate Facility Engineer on corporate facility office standards and construction projects.
Work with contractors to obtain AEP-required documentation for the contract requisition system and manage contracts for compliance with AEP Procurement policies.
Coordinate and communicate with customers about office moves, remodels, and project schedules.
Conduct tenant relations with outside tenants in AEP buildings, including developing tenant improvement designs, cost estimates, schedules, and construction contracts.
Develop project documentation, including scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and project drawings; maintain quality control of contractor work and project materials.
Supervise small to medium capital and O&M projects, including building construction and remodels.
Apply AEP asbestos, lead, environmental, and safety policies in project management.
Update and maintain the Archibus database for buildings in the regional area.