Facility Project Coord

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

18h•$87,633 - $109,543

About The Position

Ensures optimal utilization of the organization's regional facilities by assessing and evaluating physical space requirements and recommending space plans to meet business needs. Develops, coordinates, and manages small to medium construction and remodel projects, including AutoCAD drawing creation, Scope of Work development, material acquisition, contractor management, budget analysis, and project forecasting. Maintains the drawing database for regional buildings and works with management and employees to provide consistent, reliable service. The role plans space and furniture layouts, coordinates office moves and remodels, manages tenant improvement projects, and supervises capital and operations-and-maintenance construction work. It also supports corporate facility standards and procurement compliance, maintains the Archibus database, and applies company environmental and safety policies to project management. Travel is expected 10–25% of the time, including approximately 20% overnight travel. Weekend, holiday, or after-hours work may be required to avoid disrupting employees.

Requirements

Associate's degree in engineering, facilities, business, architecture, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant work experience.
5 years of experience in facilities operations or space planning duties.
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.
Able to meet travel requirements of 10–25% of the time, including approximately 20% overnight travel.
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 operations-and-maintenance budget projections.
Plan spaces and 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 required AEP documentation for the contract requisition system and manage contracts in compliance with AEP Procurement policies.
Coordinate and communicate with customers about office moves, remodels, and project schedules.
Manage tenant relations with outside tenants in AEP buildings, including 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 operations-and-maintenance 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.