Transmission Construction Representative Senior- Principal

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

5d•$98,993 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Construction Representative serves as a Construction Management representative during planning and kickoff phases of Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station projects. The role provides field support for oversight of project safety, construction, and quality control, and supports Construction Management in hiring and coaching Transmission Construction Representatives, assigning them to projects, and coordinating project work with Transmission Field Services. The position serves as a subject matter expert and liaison across Construction Management and other business groups. It participates in project meetings and planning, identifies construction-related risks and mitigation plans, supports safe and environmentally responsible practices, mentors less experienced representatives, delivers presentations and training, and contributes to emergency response and core training development. The role requires 25–30% travel and is designated onsite.

Requirements

For the Senior level: a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Science with an emphasis on project/construction management, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related technology field, and at least 6 years of project/construction management work experience; OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or a related technology field and 8 years of work experience in the electric industry or project/construction management/oversight; OR high school graduation or equivalent and 10 years of related experience in the electric industry or project management/oversight.
For the Principal level: a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Science with an emphasis on project/construction management, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related technology field, and at least 8 years of project/construction management work experience; OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or a related technology field and 10 years of work experience in the electric industry or project/construction management/oversight; OR high school graduation or equivalent and 12 years of related experience in the electric industry or project management/oversight.
Able to travel 25–30%.
Proficient with technical tools and applications, including mobile devices such as tablets and phones, Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, GIS, PDF editors, Smartsheet, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for Construction Management on Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station construction.
Act as a liaison between Construction Management and other business groups, including Transmission Field Services, Project Management, and Transmission Engineering.
Represent Construction Management at project kickoff, engineering scoping site, pre-bid, pre-construction, Planning for Safety Expectation, and monthly project update meetings.
Help identify risks related to safety, construction schedules, budgets, materials, and contractor workforce, and suggest mitigation plans.
Mentor and provide leadership to less experienced Transmission Construction Representatives when assigned.
Deliver Construction Management presentations and training to various organizations when assigned.
Coordinate with the Safety Advisor to recommend safe work practices and mitigation plans as requested.
Coordinate with the Environmental Department to proactively mitigate construction-related environmental issues.
Coordinate and lead Construction Management efforts during major storm restoration and emergency failures as requested.
Participate in the development, review, and delivery of Construction Management’s Core Block Training.
Support hiring and coaching of Transmission Construction Representatives, scheduling them to projects, and coordinating projects with Transmission Field Services.