{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"89c1bbe4e7a17bf07ecf2b59","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/89c1bbe4e7a17bf07ecf2b59","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/89c1bbe4e7a17bf07ecf2b59","title":"Project Manager","description":"Job SummaryManage and lead base, intermediate, and complex customer-facing projects in a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects safely, efficiently, economically, and with a strong focus on customer outcomes.\r\nThe Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring an exceptional customer experience while delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. This role requires strong relationship management skills and the ability to work directly with commercial, industrial, utility, data center, and infrastructure customers in a competitive market environment.\r\nThe successful candidate will build trusted relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while continuously improving project delivery processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and supporting the growth of AEP's infrastructure and energy services business.\r\nJob DescriptionWhat You'll Do:\r\nLead or support the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of customer-facing capital, construction, infrastructure, and energy-related projects.\r\nServe as a primary customer interface, ensuring proactive communication, issue resolution, and an exceptional customer experience throughout project execution.\r\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with customers, project teams, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.\r\nEnsure customer requirements, expectations, and business objectives are understood and incorporated into project plans and execution strategies.\r\nConduct project planning activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.\r\nCoordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, supply chain, and commercial functions.\r\nSupport and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process and a culture focused on Zero Harm.\r\nEffectively communicate project status, risks, opportunities, schedule performance, budget performance, and customer concerns to stakeholders.\r\nLead customer meetings, project reviews, planning sessions, and project progress updates.\r\nProvide clear and concise written and verbal communications to customers, management, project teams, and executive leadership.\r\nAct on behalf of senior project leadership when required.\r\nIdentify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance project delivery performance and customer satisfaction.\r\nSupport business growth initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen customer relationships and expand services.\r\nDevelop and manage procurement plans for external resources, equipment, materials, and specialized services.\r\nAssist with or lead RFP development, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, contractor management, and vendor performance reviews.\r\nEnsure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer commitments.\r\nConduct project closeout activities, including lessons learned, customer feedback reviews, benefit realization assessments, and project performance evaluations.\r\nSupport the implementation of AEP project management standards, procedures, and best practices.\r\nCustomer Experience Focus\r\nThe Project Manager is expected to:\r\nServe as a customer advocate while balancing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.\r\nDeliver a best-in-class customer experience from project award through project completion.\r\nBuild long-term customer relationships that promote repeat business and customer loyalty.\r\nAnticipate customer needs and proactively address concerns before they impact project outcomes.\r\nMaintain a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and accountability in all customer interactions.\r\nDevelop a thorough understanding of customer operations, business drivers, and project objectives.\r\nContribute to the growth of AEP's competitive services business through superior project execution and customer satisfaction.\r\nWhat We're Looking For:\r\nProject Manager (Grade7):\r\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with three (3) years qualified experience, two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with five (5) years of qualified experience, or High School Diploma/GED with seven (7) years qualified experience (see below).\r\nThree (3) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER ASSOCIATE (Grade 6) as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.\r\nProject Manager (Grade 8):\r\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with five (5) years qualified experience, two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with seven (7) years qualified experience, or High School Diploma/GED with nine (9) years qualified experience (see below).\r\nFive (5) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.\r\nProject Manager (Grade 9):\r\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with seven (7) years qualified experience, two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with nine (9) years qualified experience, or High School Diploma/GED with eleven (11) years qualified experience (see below).\r\nSeven (7) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.\r\nPreferred Experience\r\nQualified experience may include:\r\nUtility infrastructure projects\r\nTransmission and distribution projects\r\nSubstation construction or modernization\r\nCommercial and industrial construction\r\nData center infrastructure projects\r\nEnergy services projects\r\nLarge capital projects\r\nOutage management activities\r\nConstruction management\r\nProject controls and estimating\r\nProcurement and contract administration\r\nCustomer-facing project delivery roles\r\nEPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management\r\nPreferred qualifications:\r\nPMP Certification\r\nExperience working directly with commercial, industrial, utility, or data center customers\r\nExperience in competitive infrastructure, construction, or energy service markets\r\nRequired:\r\nValid state driver's license\r\nOther Must-Haves\r\nDemonstrate strong customer relationship management and customer service skills.\r\nDevelop trusted advisor relationships with customers and stakeholders.\r\nEffectively manage customer expectations while balancing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.\r\nPossess strong business acumen with the ability to understand customer objectives and project value drivers.\r\nLead teams in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.\r\nDemonstrate strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.\r\nApply strategic thinking and risk management principles to project execution.\r\nFoster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\r\nMaintain a strong commitment to safety, ethics, integrity, and operational excellence.\r\nSupport AEP's growth objectives by delivering projects that create outstanding customer experiences and strengthen customer relationships.\r\nTravel typically 25% or less; additional travel may be required to support customer projects and business needs.\r\nWhere You'll Work:\r\nOn-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH\r\nWhat You'll Get:\r\nBase salary\r\nAnnual bonus\r\n401K match\r\nAEP Pension\r\nComprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.\r\nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!\r\nAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!\r\nCompensation$87,633.00 - $151,132.50\r\nPhysical DemandsThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.\r\nShare\r\nDetails\r\n“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency; working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.\r\nThe Project Coordinator will be responsible to coordinate project team activities supporting the Project Managers (PM) including overseeing the financial reporting for multiple projects, responsible to monitor project budgets, and creating work orders to assure accurate depiction of project cost.\r\nWe are seeking an experienced commercial building project manager with a strong background in construction and capital project delivery. The ideal candidate will have the capability to represent and protect the Owner’s interests on major capital construction projects for AEP facilities and manage projects ranging from $40 million to $250 million.\r\nAEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.\r\nOur culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Aep","rawCompany":"aep","city":"Columbus","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-18T01:08:56.725Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Manager","description":"Job SummaryManage and lead base, intermediate, and complex customer-facing projects in a matrix team environment. 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This role requires strong relationship management skills and the ability to work directly with commercial, industrial, utility, data center, and infrastructure customers in a competitive market environment.\r\nThe successful candidate will build trusted relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while continuously improving project delivery processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and supporting the growth of AEP's infrastructure and energy services business.\r\nJob DescriptionWhat You'll Do:\r\nLead or support the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of customer-facing capital, construction, infrastructure, and energy-related projects.\r\nServe as a primary customer interface, ensuring proactive communication, issue resolution, and an exceptional customer experience throughout project execution.\r\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with customers, project teams, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.\r\nEnsure 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cost, quality, and risk.\r\nDeliver a best-in-class customer experience from project award through project completion.\r\nBuild long-term customer relationships that promote repeat business and customer loyalty.\r\nAnticipate customer needs and proactively address concerns before they impact project outcomes.\r\nMaintain a high level of responsiveness, professionalism, and accountability in all customer interactions.\r\nDevelop a thorough understanding of customer operations, business drivers, and project objectives.\r\nContribute to the growth of AEP's competitive services business through superior project execution and customer satisfaction.\r\nWhat We're Looking For:\r\nProject Manager (Grade7):\r\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with three (3) years qualified experience, two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with five 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9):\r\nBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements with seven (7) years qualified experience, two-year Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with nine (9) years qualified experience, or High School Diploma/GED with eleven (11) years qualified experience (see below).\r\nSeven (7) years of qualified experience as a PROJECT MANAGER as applicable is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timeline.\r\nPreferred Experience\r\nQualified experience may include:\r\nUtility infrastructure projects\r\nTransmission and distribution projects\r\nSubstation construction or modernization\r\nCommercial and industrial construction\r\nData center infrastructure projects\r\nEnergy services projects\r\nLarge capital projects\r\nOutage management activities\r\nConstruction management\r\nProject controls and estimating\r\nProcurement and contract administration\r\nCustomer-facing project delivery roles\r\nEPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management\r\nPreferred qualifications:\r\nPMP Certification\r\nExperience working directly with commercial, industrial, utility, or data center customers\r\nExperience in competitive infrastructure, construction, or energy service markets\r\nRequired:\r\nValid state driver's license\r\nOther Must-Haves\r\nDemonstrate strong customer relationship management and customer service skills.\r\nDevelop trusted advisor relationships with customers and stakeholders.\r\nEffectively manage customer expectations while balancing safety, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.\r\nPossess strong business acumen with the ability to understand customer objectives and project value drivers.\r\nLead teams in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.\r\nDemonstrate strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.\r\nApply strategic thinking and risk management principles to project execution.\r\nFoster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\r\nMaintain a strong commitment to safety, ethics, integrity, and operational excellence.\r\nSupport AEP's growth objectives by delivering projects that create outstanding customer experiences and strengthen customer relationships.\r\nTravel typically 25% or less; additional travel may be required to support customer projects and business needs.\r\nWhere You'll Work:\r\nOn-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH\r\nWhat You'll Get:\r\nBase salary\r\nAnnual bonus\r\n401K match\r\nAEP Pension\r\nComprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.\r\nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!\r\nAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!\r\nCompensation$87,633.00 - $151,132.50\r\nPhysical DemandsThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.\r\nShare\r\nDetails\r\n“Knowing that I am part of team that is making the power grid safer and more reliable gives me a real sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for coming to work every day.”Responsible for performing highly technical estimates for Transmission line and substation projects, including very complex projects, in a safe, efficient and economical manner. This position is responsible for complying with defined project scoping and estimating procedures; gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build & update master estimating cost models and databases; developing criteria for estimation and use of project and portfolio contingency; working with project stakeholders (i.e. project management, engineering, planning, construction, contractors, etc.) to develop, implement and continuously improve scoping and estimating processes; and mentoring and training less experienced Project Estimators.\r\nThe Project Coordinator will be responsible to coordinate project team activities supporting the Project Managers (PM) including overseeing the financial reporting for multiple projects, responsible to monitor project budgets, and creating work orders to assure accurate depiction of project cost.\r\nWe are seeking an experienced commercial building project manager with a strong background in construction and capital project delivery. The ideal candidate will have the capability to represent and protect the Owner’s interests on major capital construction projects for AEP facilities and manage projects ranging from $40 million to $250 million.\r\nAEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.\r\nOur culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-18T01:08:56.725Z","dateModified":"2026-08-18T01:08:56.725Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aep","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Columbus","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"89c1bbe4e7a17bf07ecf2b59"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/89c1bbe4e7a17bf07ecf2b59"}}