Project Manager (Associate - Mid) - TRANSMISSION / I&M

American Electric Power • New Albany, OH

2d • $75,000 - $109,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Manage, or assist in the management of, base, intermediate, and/or complex projects providing leadership, direction, 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. LOCATION -- New Albany, OH; no relocation assistance FOCUS -- supporting AEP Transmission projects in our Indiana Michigan (I&M) Power service territory DESIGNATION -- onsite/in the office every day when not traveling for work

Requirements

• Based on education, experience, interview and internal equity, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.
• Project Manager (mid-level) (grade 7): base salary = $88K - $109K
• Project Manager Associate (entry-level) (grade 6): base salary = $75K - 93K
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with no experience (0 years); OR, Associate's degree in the same required disciplines with two (2) years of qualified experience; OR, High School Diploma/GED with four (4) years qualified experience (see below).
• A two (2) or four (4) year college degree is required for advancement to the Project Manager (grade 007) level or above of this job family.
• Qualified experience includes outage management activities, business/financial administration, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment.
• Valid state driver's license is required.
• Individuals in this position will be progressively assigned the PM lead role on a project for continued development depending on the level of project management knowledge, experience, and leadership competency including successful completion of certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, and quality control would be beneficial.
• Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorable.
• PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or assist in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating assigned project activities.
• Perform coordination and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead project manager or supervisor.
• Act on behalf of the lead project manager or supervisor during times the project manager or supervisor is unavailable.
• Develop an understanding of 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.
• Develop, review and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff.
• Perform coordination role as assigned to increase awareness in all knowledge areas of project plans.
• Effectively communicate project details and status updates.
• Lead planning meetings and project/outage updates with supportive role in stakeholder presentations.
• Provide clear and concise written and oral reports and other communication.
• Develop working relationships with the project team, plant and operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Foster teamwork and seek customer satisfaction.
• Provide general guidance and feedback, to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs.
• Ensure, or assist the lead project manager in ensuring efficient and timely performance of project work activities.
• Obtain resources required for project execution.
• Manage, or assist Project Mgr in managing, 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.
• 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 or assist in 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees