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Rockport, Indiana · USA job

Director, Major Projects NEW GENERATION (Construction Utility Projects)

American Electric Power

Rockport, Indiana

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead a major generation project with budgets typically between $1B and $10B, serving as the single accountable leader for safety, schedule, cost, and overall project delivery. You will oversee cross-functional teams and may supervise EPC contractors or third-party resources to ensure compliant, on-time project execution. You will build relationships with stakeholders and communicate with internal/external customers to achieve project goals and customer satisfaction. The position requires on-site presence during project execution and a strong focus on Zero Harm and regulatory readiness with a strategic, delivery-driven mindset.

Compensation / Benefits
  • Base salary
  • discretionary annual/long-term incentives
  • 401(k)
  • pension
  • health insurance
  • vacation/educational assistance
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and direct overall project execution across multiple workstreams
  • Implement and manage the safety program to achieve Zero Harm
  • Report on project strategy, scope, procurement, engineering, construction, and budget to Generation Executive leadership
  • Establish and negotiate commercial contracting strategies and EPC/engineering agreements
  • Drive integrated schedules and resource alignment; monitor program budget and contingencies
  • Identify and manage executive risk and develop mitigation strategies
  • Lead project change management and resolve disputes to avoid escalation
  • Build and mentor a cohesive project leadership team
  • Manage stakeholder relationships including utilities, regulators, landowners, and contractors
  • Ensure regulatory readiness and filings leading to approvals such as Certificates of Convenience and Necessity
  • Oversee staffing, vendor management, and contractor performance
  • Deliver project safely, on schedule, and within approved investment; understand technical solutions relevant to project work
  • Prepare and present clear reports and executive briefings on project status and needs
  • Support governance and documentation needs, including joint venture or service agreements where applicable
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 10 years of qualified experience across major construction, project management, portfolio management, commissioning, project controls, or related areas
  • PMP certification
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Experience with two or more listed areas and progressive responsibility
  • strong leadership and people development
  • excellent executive communication and presentation skills
  • stakeholder management and relationship-building
  • project management and scheduling across multiple workstreams
  • contract negotiations and EPC contracting
  • regulatory filings and approvals

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