Transmission Construction Representative Senior- Principal

American Electric Power•Corpus Christi, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Construction Representative Senior–Principal serves as a Construction Management representative during planning and kickoff for Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station projects. The role provides field support to personnel overseeing project safety, construction, and quality control, and supports hiring and coaching Transmission Construction Representatives, assigning them to projects, and coordinating 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 planning and review meetings, helps identify and mitigate project risks, mentors less experienced representatives, delivers presentations and training, and supports emergency restoration work. The role also contributes to Construction Management training development and coordinates with Safety and Environmental teams. The posting describes Senior (SG8) and Principal (SG9) qualification paths. Senior applicants need a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 6 years of project/construction management experience, an associate degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 10 years of related experience. Principal applicants need a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of project/construction management experience, an associate degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years of related experience. Travel is 25–30%. The position is on-site. Compensation range: $98,993.00–$151,132.50.

Requirements

For the Senior level: bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Science with emphasis on project/construction management, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related technology field, plus 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, plus 8 years of 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: bachelor’s degree in Construction Management Science with emphasis on project/construction management, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related technology field, plus 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, plus 10 years of 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.
25–30% travel.
Adeptness with technical tools and applications, including mobile devices such as tablets and phones; Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, GIS, PDF editor, Smartsheet, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Serve as Construction Management subject matter expert for 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.
Identify risks involving safety, construction schedules, budgets, materials, and contractor workforce, and suggest mitigation plans.
Mentor and provide leadership to less experienced Transmission Construction Representatives as assigned.
Deliver Construction Management presentations, including training, to other organizations as 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 developing, reviewing, and delivering Construction Management Core Block Training.
Support hiring and coaching Transmission Construction Representatives, scheduling them to projects, and coordinating projects with Transmission Field Services.