{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d09c656edd7dbd88b1cbad7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d09c656edd7dbd88b1cbad7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d09c656edd7dbd88b1cbad7","title":"Transmission Program Manager","description":"Job Summary\nManage a portfolio of predominately high risk projects and/or a large program of projects, and/or supervise other Project/Program Managers and Asst Project/Program Managers in managing, multiple intermediate and complex projects or program of projects within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers. Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities as necessary.\n\nJob Description\nWhat you’ll do:\n\nPlan, organize, direct, coordinate and oversee assigned project or program activities as well as provide direct or indirect supervision of others leading these activities.\n\nSupport and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on \"Commitment to Zero Harm\".\n\nResponsible for development, review, and coordination of the project or program analysis, project plan, schedule, budget, and effectively managing cost and reallocation of funding.\n\nEffectively communicate project/program details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates including detailed and complex stakeholder presentations. Provide clear and concise written reportings.\n\nDevelop and actively manage working relationships with project/program team members, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Foster teamwork and actively monitor customer satisfaction.\n\nProvide wide range of detailed guidance, instruction, and training to others to improve design, systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs. Confidently challenge others at a high level of informed understanding in all project work.\n\nEnsure maximum customer satisfaction and demonstrate effective and efficient performance of project/program work activities on all responsible projects. Provide clarity, support, and accountability to enable others' success.\n\nMeet with customers, vendors, and regulators as required to achieve project/program objectives.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n\nTransmission Program Manager SG10\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business discipline, Project Manager or related field of study.\n\nExperience:\n\nMinimum of ten years of experience including one or more of the following: major construction field experience; financial management and analysis; portfolio or project management; project estimating; project controls; and/or comparable experience in a major construction field or competitive production environment.\n\nDemonstrated success in portfolio, project and/or program management with proficient business acumen.\n\nPreferred at least two years of leadership experience.\n\nIn addition:\n\nPhysical demand level is Sedentary\n\nProvide effective leadership, team building and meeting management as outlined in PMBOK and the AEP leadership and values. Demonstrate a very high level of ability, motivation, and attitude in leading a team, program, project, and those supervised to success.\n\nLead development of asset strategy and management functions including the development of an optimized asset inventory.\n\nLead development of asset requirements of all subscribers from initial contact through final asset requirement definition.\n\nLead development and maintenance of analytical tools required to calculate the asset and inventory requirements\n\nActively participate in the negotiations of commercial terms with vendors to ensure that contractual terms achieve asset strategy goals.\n\nEffective and compelling communication, including the use of effective listening, with all internal and external stakeholders including team members, management, senior management customers and board members.\n\nApply statistical and economic analysis techniques and business acumen in project decision making and ensure alignment of project and company financial goals.\n\nInfluence the warehouse, logistics and equipment technical specifications that provide cost-effective asset execution plans.\n\nProvide strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view the project from all angles including financial, commercial, regulatory and operational perspectives to develop asset recommendations.\n\nEffectively prioritize and manage conflict to provide solutions to issues that maximize synergy's with an overriding goal to do the \"right thing\" for the company. Take timely independent action and offer recommendations to management for resolution of elevated issues.\n\nAct with integrity by demonstrating accountability for project assignments. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects.\n\nSeek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking the right questions, understanding the nuances, clarifying and validating information, and not relying on one's own knowledge base or assumptions. Sensitize experts to influences they have on the project key parameters of project budget, scope, schedule, and risk.\n\nWhere you’ll work\n\nThis role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio or Fort Wayne, Indiana\n\nWhat you’ll get:\n\nTransmission Line Manager SG10($136,539-$177,503)\n\nIn addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.\n\nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do\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!\n\nAmerican Electric Power (On-Site)\n\n$136K- $177K / Year\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\n#AEPCareers\n\n#transmission\n\nCompensation\n$136,539.00 - $177,503.00\n\nPhysical Demands\nThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nIt 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.\n\nShare\n\nDetails\n\nKnowing 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.\n\nResponsible 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.\n\nThis role will be responsible for coordinating team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs). With minimal supervision, perform role as scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects. Support the development and analysis of a wide range of scope of work types, especially complex schedules using the assigned system. Must be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and team focused individual able to demonstrate competency in scheduling techniques and analyses on all scope of work aspects. Additional duties include schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the senior management team. The candidate must be able to interface with site execution teams, contractors, and AEP senior management.\n\nEnsures the optimal utilization of the organization’s regional facilities. Assess and evaluate the physical space requirements of the organization and recommend space plans to meet the Company’s business needs. Responsible for the development, coordination, and management of small to medium construction and remodel projects including AutoCAD drawing creation, Scope of Work development, material acquisition, and contractor management. Responsible for maintaining the drawing database for all buildings in the region. Responsible for budget analysis and forecasting of projects. Work with management and employees to ensure consistent and reliable service.\n\nAEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.\n\nOur culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Aep","rawCompany":"aep","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T03:10:21.653Z","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":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control","slug":"electric-bulk-power-transmission-and-control"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237130","title":"Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"power-and-communication-line-and-related-structures-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Transmission Program Manager","description":"Job Summary\nManage a portfolio of predominately high risk projects and/or a large program of projects, and/or supervise other Project/Program Managers and Asst Project/Program Managers in managing, multiple intermediate and complex projects or program of projects within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short and long range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers. Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities as necessary.\n\nJob Description\nWhat you’ll do:\n\nPlan, organize, direct, coordinate and oversee assigned project or program activities as well as provide direct or indirect supervision of others leading these activities.\n\nSupport and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on \"Commitment to Zero Harm\".\n\nResponsible for development, review, and coordination of the project or program analysis, project plan, schedule, budget, and effectively managing cost and reallocation of funding.\n\nEffectively communicate project/program details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates including detailed and complex stakeholder presentations. Provide clear and concise written reportings.\n\nDevelop and actively manage working relationships with project/program team members, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Foster teamwork and actively monitor customer satisfaction.\n\nProvide wide range of detailed guidance, instruction, and training to others to improve design, systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs. Confidently challenge others at a high level of informed understanding in all project work.\n\nEnsure maximum customer satisfaction and demonstrate effective and efficient performance of project/program work activities on all responsible projects. Provide clarity, support, and accountability to enable others' success.\n\nMeet with customers, vendors, and regulators as required to achieve project/program objectives.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\n\nTransmission Program Manager SG10\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business discipline, Project Manager or related field of study.\n\nExperience:\n\nMinimum of ten years of experience including one or more of the following: major construction field experience; financial management and analysis; portfolio or project management; project estimating; project controls; and/or comparable experience in a major construction field or competitive production environment.\n\nDemonstrated success in portfolio, project and/or program management with proficient business acumen.\n\nPreferred at least two years of leadership experience.\n\nIn addition:\n\nPhysical demand level is Sedentary\n\nProvide effective leadership, team building and meeting management as outlined in PMBOK and the AEP leadership and values. Demonstrate a very high level of ability, motivation, and attitude in leading a team, program, project, and those supervised to success.\n\nLead development of asset strategy and management functions including the development of an optimized asset inventory.\n\nLead development of asset requirements of all subscribers from initial contact through final asset requirement definition.\n\nLead development and maintenance of analytical tools required to calculate the asset and inventory requirements\n\nActively participate in the negotiations of commercial terms with vendors to ensure that contractual terms achieve asset strategy goals.\n\nEffective and compelling communication, including the use of effective listening, with all internal and external stakeholders including team members, management, senior management customers and board members.\n\nApply statistical and economic analysis techniques and business acumen in project decision making and ensure alignment of project and company financial goals.\n\nInfluence the warehouse, logistics and equipment technical specifications that provide cost-effective asset execution plans.\n\nProvide strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view the project from all angles including financial, commercial, regulatory and operational perspectives to develop asset recommendations.\n\nEffectively prioritize and manage conflict to provide solutions to issues that maximize synergy's with an overriding goal to do the \"right thing\" for the company. Take timely independent action and offer recommendations to management for resolution of elevated issues.\n\nAct with integrity by demonstrating accountability for project assignments. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute projects.\n\nSeek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking the right questions, understanding the nuances, clarifying and validating information, and not relying on one's own knowledge base or assumptions. Sensitize experts to influences they have on the project key parameters of project budget, scope, schedule, and risk.\n\nWhere you’ll work\n\nThis role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio or Fort Wayne, Indiana\n\nWhat you’ll get:\n\nTransmission Line Manager SG10($136,539-$177,503)\n\nIn addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.\n\nWhere Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do\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!\n\nAmerican Electric Power (On-Site)\n\n$136K- $177K / Year\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\n#AEPCareers\n\n#transmission\n\nCompensation\n$136,539.00 - $177,503.00\n\nPhysical Demands\nThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nIt 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.\n\nShare\n\nDetails\n\nKnowing 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.\n\nResponsible 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.\n\nThis role will be responsible for coordinating team activities and supporting the Project Managers (PMs). With minimal supervision, perform role as scheduler and/or commodity tracker for major projects. Support the development and analysis of a wide range of scope of work types, especially complex schedules using the assigned system. Must be self-motivated, an excellent communicator, and team focused individual able to demonstrate competency in scheduling techniques and analyses on all scope of work aspects. Additional duties include schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing scope of work schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the senior management team. The candidate must be able to interface with site execution teams, contractors, and AEP senior management.\n\nEnsures the optimal utilization of the organization’s regional facilities. Assess and evaluate the physical space requirements of the organization and recommend space plans to meet the Company’s business needs. Responsible for the development, coordination, and management of small to medium construction and remodel projects including AutoCAD drawing creation, Scope of Work development, material acquisition, and contractor management. Responsible for maintaining the drawing database for all buildings in the region. Responsible for budget analysis and forecasting of projects. Work with management and employees to ensure consistent and reliable service.\n\nAEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.\n\nOur culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-08-22T03:10:21.653Z","dateModified":"2026-08-22T03:10:21.653Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aep","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Brooklyn","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8d09c656edd7dbd88b1cbad7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d09c656edd7dbd88b1cbad7"}}