About the position

Responsible for leading and delivering large, complex transmission projects with budgets ranging from \$1 billion to \$10 billion. Serves as the single point of accountability for project safety, schedule, cost, regulatory compliance, commercial performance, stakeholder alignment, and overall execution. Oversees cross-functional teams, contractors, and third-party partners to ensure successful delivery of high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects. Provides executive-level reporting, drives project strategy and decision-making, ensures compliance with federal and industry regulations, and builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project goals and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project execution including directing, guiding, and overseeing project management functions to successfully complete assigned project.
• Implement and oversee project safety program, monitor performance and address issues as they arise in an effort to achieve Zero Harm.
• Responsible for reporting on project strategy and team needs to Transmission Executive leadership. Report to include solutions for siting, regulatory, procurement, engineering, construction and budgetary requirements.
• Responsible for establishing project commercial contracting strategy and negotiate project contractor, EPC, and engineering agreements.
• Leads executive governance with JV partners as required.
• Drives integrated schedule across all workstreams and directs alignment with resource management.
• Maintains oversite of program budget and contingency. Manages project execution to meet budgetary targets.
• Identifies and manages executive risk register. Develops solutions to mitigate and minimize exposure to project risks.
• Leads project change management. Resolves disputes before need of escalation.
• Builds and mentor a trusting and cohesive project leadership team resulting in an effective and highly productive team.
• Manages stakeholder relationships by interfacing with utilities, RTOs, regulators, landowners, and contractors.
• Ensures readiness for regulatory filings measured by successful project hearings resulting in approval and grant of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.
• Manage all staffing aspects including employees, staff augmentation, and consultants/vendor management.
• Manages construction and delivers project safely, on schedule, and within approved investment.
• Have an understanding and experience with technical solutions related to specifics of the project work to drive team to solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study dependent on business unit requirements
• Ten (10) years of qualified experience, including work in two or more of the following areas: major construction projects, project management, portfolio management, commissioning, project controls, commercial nuclear power plant, fossil generation, and contract negotiations
• Experience must exhibit progressive levels of responsibility and accomplishment, highly proficient level of business acumen, and demonstrated effective leadership skills
• PMP certification required
• Valid state driver's license
• Flexible to travel as required (typically up to 50%, with potential for extended travel or temporary relocation during critical project phases).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field of study dependent on business unit requirements preferred.
• 345–765 kV transmission projects including project management, engineering, or construction oversight
• Underground, HVDC, or submarine work
• Direct Supervision
• Executive communication and report outs
• Contracting/ Commercial Strategy
• Coordination/ Experience with Regional Transmission Organizations– such as PJM, MISO, SPP, or ERCOT, including competitive projects
• Coordination with State Utility Commissions including major State applications
• Significant Environmental applications such as USACE, USFWS, NEPA
• Strategic planning and project risk assessment/mitigation expertise.
• Proven ability to develop employees for success in current and future roles.
• Strong conflict management, active listening, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Effective at constructively challenging assumptions and differing viewpoints.
• High energy, resilience, and tenacity when navigating complex challenges.
• Committed to continuous improvement, process optimization, and driving organizational excellence.
• Strong questioning mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and implement improvements.
• Experienced working across office, construction, utility, power generation, transmission, distribution, telecom, and nuclear environments.
• Able to safely perform site inspections, including walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and maintaining awareness of hazardous conditions.
• Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package