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American Electric Power

Generates, transmits, and distributes electricity

Project Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 12/31/26
$136.5k - $208.6k
Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Hallsville, TX, USA+4 moreMore locations: Texarkana, TX, USA | Shreveport, LA, USA | Longview, TX, USA | Benton, LA, USA
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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field of study dependent on business unit requirements, with ten years of qualified experience; alternatively, an Associate's degree in those disciplines with twelve years of qualified experience, or a high school diploma/GED with fourteen years of qualified experience.
  • Qualified experience includes project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment. Experience must include demonstrated subject matter expert-level successful project management duties, business acumen, and proficiency in all certifying-body knowledge areas.
  • Three years of experience as a Project Manager Principal (Grade 9) is preferred, or demonstrated competencies, knowledge and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.
  • Demonstrated mastery-level project management knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, risk management, and related areas.
  • A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required unless waived by the organization's Senior Vice President or operating company president.
  • A valid state driver's license is required.
  • The role requires effective leadership, team building and meeting management, as outlined by the certifying body and AEP leadership and values.
  • The role requires effective communication and listening with stakeholders, including team members, sponsors, management and senior management.
  • The role requires applying economic analysis techniques and business acumen in project decisions, aligned with project and company financial goals.
  • The role requires highly proficient scope management, evaluation of technical solutions and project risk management.
  • The role requires proficiency in contract development and management, including allocating risk between owner and contractor within contract terms.
  • The role requires assessing team members' skill sets and capabilities and making recommendations or providing constructive feedback to support project or program success.
  • The role requires integrity and accountability for project assignments.
  • The role requires seeking input from subject matter experts, asking questions, clarifying and validating information, and considering how expert input affects project budget, scope, schedule and risk.
  • The role requires a questioning approach, continuous improvement, and challenging assumptions.
  • The role requires performing light physical duties, including walking on unstable surfaces, climbing ladders and remaining aware of hazardous site conditions.
  • The role requires performing work at various AEP locations and supporting work at nuclear power sites, where hazardous areas and radiation exposure within regulatory limits may be involved.
  • The role requires supporting AEP policies, values, principles, structure and behavior.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and manage assigned project activities, applying project management principles and techniques, including Waterfall and Agile.
  • Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process and a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm.
  • Manage, develop, review and coordinate project plans, schedules, budgets, tools and staff; manage costs and reallocate funding as needed.
  • Communicate project and outage details and status updates; lead planning meetings and project updates, including complex stakeholder presentations; prepare others for their audiences; and provide written and oral reports.
  • Develop and manage working relationships with project teams, plant and operating company staff, customers, partners, contractors, vendors and suppliers to foster teamwork and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide guidance, instruction and training to improve designs, systems, processes, procedures, schedules and costs; challenge project work based on informed understanding.
  • Act as the subject matter expert on responsible projects and provide clarity, support and accountability to enable others' success.
  • Represent AEP with industrial customers, vendors and regulators as assigned projects require.
  • Align project work with AEP project management organizational standards and manage projects to those standards.
  • Influence Engineering and Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes to optimize projects and ensure teams use current business-unit guidelines and requirements.
  • Identify business process improvement opportunities across projects or programs and drive implementation.
  • Apply project management tools and techniques from the certifying body and integrate them into internal procedures and processes.
  • Plan strategically, assess risk and prioritize project activities; evaluate safety, constructability, sequencing, changing conditions, contingencies, contractual issues, predictability, priority and productivity to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Organize project activities, delegate task assignments, set team requirements and expectations, manage deliverables, hold team members accountable and provide constructive feedback.
  • Prioritize and manage conflicts, develop solutions that support company goals, take timely independent action, make recommendations and assist executive management in resolving elevated issues.
  • Develop and leverage relationships with contractors who have long-term strategic value to AEP.
  • Perform project work at home, offices, power plants, including nuclear plants, and construction sites for Distribution, Transmission, Generation and Telecom infrastructure.
  • Travel typically 25% or less, with travel potentially reaching 50% of the work schedule for short durations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, or IT systems is favorable.

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American Electric Power

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American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Columbus, Ohio

Founded

1906

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What believers are saying

  • July 30, 2026: AEP raised guidance to $6.25–$6.55 after strong first-half execution.
  • AEP’s $78 billion 2026–2030 capex plan fuels rate-base growth and earnings expansion.
  • Longview acquisition and South Texas upgrades position AEP for industrial and AI demand.

What critics are saying

  • ERCOT approvals and transmission buildouts delay 45 GW of Texas contracted load.
  • SEC’s 2025 enforcement order and $19 million penalty keep governance scrutiny alive.
  • If 69 GW of signed load never energizes, AEP carries $78 billion of underearning assets.

What makes American Electric Power unique

  • AEP’s regulated network spans 11 states, giving unmatched transmission scale and local rate bases.
  • July 2026: AEP booked 69 GW contracted load, mostly Texas data-center demand.
  • AEP controls 13 GW of secured gas turbines, pairing load growth with generation buildout.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

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PR Newswire
Oct 19th, 2026
AEP partners with Amazon and X-energy to explore Advanced Nuclear energy in Indiana.

AEP partners with Amazon and X-energy to explore Advanced Nuclear energy in Indiana. Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 ET Joint development plan aimed at benefitting Hoosiers without raising costs for customers * Companies working together to study the feasibility of a small modular reactor project in Sullivan County, Indiana, in coordination with state and local stakeholders * Development and funding agreements designed to provide financial safeguards for AEP's customers and investors * If the project moves beyond the development phase and is constructed, 960 megawatts of X-energy's advanced nuclear generation technology expected to connect directly to the grid to provide safe, reliable energy COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - As energy demand grows, American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers and mitigating business risk. 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X-energy's Xe-100 is an advanced nuclear technology designed to provide safe, reliable energy in a compact footprint. The initial project would include 12 Xe-100 units of 80 MW each, configured in groups of four, for a total of 960 MW. The companies are evaluating the former site of I&M's Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana, as a location for the potential project. Sullivan County recently became part of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program that supports the opportunity for an advanced nuclear project. Indiana Governor Mike Braun said, "Indiana is building an energy future that prioritizes affordability for Hoosier families and businesses while driving economic growth. The decision by I&M/AEP, Amazon and X-energy to explore this technology in one of Indiana's counties represents the kind of innovation and investment that can deliver lasting benefits for our state. This project has the potential to create well-paying jobs in Sullivan County, strengthen our electric grid and further position Indiana as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy." Should the project advance beyond the development phase into construction and commercial operation, it is expected to create jobs, expand the local tax base and strengthen Indiana's energy infrastructure for more than 60 years. As the potential project moves forward, the companies are committed to working closely with local leaders, residents, regulators and other stakeholders. "At Amazon, we are committed to serving the needs of our customers and achieving our Climate Pledge goal to be net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040," said Josh Weissman, VP of Data Center Infrastructure Capacity Delivery at Amazon. "This collaboration with AEP and X-energy would enable us to make progress on both while ensuring that Indiana's communities benefit. Together, we're looking to develop nearly a gigawatt of carbon-free power for the regional grid and pay our full costs without passing them to others. This project would also create jobs and generate tax revenues to benefit Hoosier communities for decades to come." J. Clay Sell, CEO of X-energy, said, "This effort pairs AEP's 50 years of excellence in nuclear operations with the world-class expertise of Amazon to chart a new course for Indiana's energy future, powered by our Xe-100 small modular reactor. Together, we're working to advance a clean, safe, reliable solution to meet growing energy demand and benefit Indiana and its communities for generations to come." American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We plan to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 18,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 252,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 33,000 megawatts of diverse owned and contracted generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Ohio Power Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com. SOURCE American Electric Power