[Remote] Project Manager (Principal - Staff) | NEW GENERATION (EPC gas turbine) *** anywhere in AEP service territory

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Electric Power (AEP) is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. They are seeking a Project Manager (Principal - Staff) to manage complex projects, providing leadership and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders to achieve project goals and customer satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project and outage work activities for customers with demonstrated proficiency in all aspectsSupport and hold employees and contractors accountable to AEP safety policies and standards, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Commitment to "Zero Harm"Supervise, develop, review and coordinate the project/outage plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff with demonstrated proficiency in all aspectsEffectively manage cost and timely reallocate funding. Effectively communicate project/outage details and status updatesLead planning meetings and project/outage updates including detailed and complex stakeholder presentationsProvide clear and concise written reports. Develop and actively manage effective working relationships with the project team, operating company staff, internal and external customers or partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliersFoster teamwork and actively monitor customer satisfactionProvide wide range of detailed guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, processes, schedules, and costsConfidently challenge others at a high level of informed understanding in all project workEnsure maximum customer satisfaction and demonstrate effective and efficient performance of project/outage work activities on complex project levelPerform supervision duties and responsibilities for assigned direct reportsProvide support to direct reports in their development activities and mentor other project and assistant project managersRepresent AEP, as required, with industrial customers, vendors, and regulators as assigned projects dictateDevelop and manage procurement plans for necessary outside resources. Manage contracts for outside services, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating competitive bids, selecting vendors, participating in contract negotiations, overseeing vendor performance/quality, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the contract, etcManage closeout processes, including an analysis of the success of the project with respect to accomplishing the project objectives and realizing project benefitsUse and help align the organization with the AEP project management organizational standards. Manage projects to those standards. Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance CommitteeManage programs as assignedSkillsBachelor'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 experienceAssociate's degree in the same required disciplines with nine (9) years of qualified experienceHigh School Diploma/GED with eleven (11) years qualified experienceTwo (2) years of experience as a PROJECT MANAGER SENIOR (Grade 8) is preferred, OR demonstrated competencies, knowledge and skillset through achieved results in a shorter timelineQualified experience includes work in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environmentExperience must include a demonstrated level of successful project management duties, business acumen, and prior responsibility for ALL of the certifying body knowledge areasDemonstrated preparedness for specialist level PM knowledge capability in areas of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, risk management, etcExperience in utilities, commercial nuclear power, and/or IT systems is favorableValid state driver's licensePMP certification is preferred but not requiredBenefitsDiscretionary annual incentive401(k)PensionHealth insuranceVacationEducational assistanceCompany OverviewAmerican Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://aep.com.