Project Manager – Staff

American Electric Power

Project Manager leading complex EPC and CCGT projects for American Electric Power. Managing safety, budgets, schedules, contractors, and stakeholders across Appalachian Power locations.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeMoundsville • Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,539 - $208,566 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates mastery-level project management capabilities in construction safety, cost estimating, and risk management, while effectively leading teams and communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in applying both Waterfall and Agile methodologies to manage complex projects and ensure alignment with organizational standards.

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PMP CertificationProject ManagementConstruction SafetyCost EstimatingRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProject EstimatingProject ControlsScope ManagementContract DevelopmentQuality ControlNegotiationsStrategic ThinkingEconomic Analysis TechniquesRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam BuildingMeeting ManagementLeadershipConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsAgile MethodologiesWaterfall Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationValid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject EngineeringStakeholder EngagementContinuous ImprovementAEP Project Management Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple high-complexity projects or programs in a matrix team environment
Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and communication throughout project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure
Manage assigned project activities, plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staff
Apply Waterfall and Agile project management principles and techniques
Support and enforce the AEP System Safety Process
Manage costs and reallocate funding in a timely manner
Communicate project and outage details and status updates
Lead planning meetings, project updates, and complex stakeholder presentations
Prepare clear written and oral reports
Develop relationships with project teams, plant and operating company staff, customers, partners, contractors, vendors, suppliers, regulators, and industry peers
Provide guidance, instruction, and training to improve designs, systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs
Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned projects
Represent AEP with industrial customers, vendors, and regulators as required
Align projects with AEP project management standards
Delegate project tasks, manage deliverables, set team expectations, and hold team members accountable
Prioritize and resolve conflicts and elevated issues
Evaluate team member capabilities and provide constructive feedback
Promote continuous improvement and challenge assumptions
Perform work at various AEP locations, including offices, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field with ten (10) years qualified experience; OR Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with twelve (12) years of qualified experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with fourteen (14) years of qualified experience
Experience in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment
Demonstrated subject matter expert level of successful project management duties, business acumen, and demonstrated proficiency in all certifying body knowledge areas
Mastery-level project management knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, and risk management
PMP certification required unless waived by the organization’s SVP or OPCO President
Valid state driver's license
Effective leadership, team building, and meeting management
Effective and compelling communication and listening skills with stakeholders
Economic analysis techniques and business acumen in project decision-making
Working knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment, and prioritization
Proficiency in scope management, evaluation of technical solutions, and project risk management
Proficiency in contract development and management
Ability to perform light physical duties, including construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climbing ladders
Ability to work at homes, offices, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites
Ability to travel typically 25% or less, and up to 50% for short durations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual incentive
401(k)
Pension
Health insurance
Vacation
Educational assistance
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company-sponsored training programs
Social and recreational programs