Distr Work Plan Mgr

Job Posting End Date

07-13-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for effectively overseeing the execution of the Distribution Work Plan (DWP) while providing leadership, direction, training, and collaborative communication of the work plan to various stakeholders. Provide effective and responsible oversight of the work plan shall including promoting a positive culture by connecting long and short range goals to obtain maximum customer satisfaction while improving system reliability. This position is also responsible for resource planning and works closely with personnel throughout the district to ensure the most efficient use of internal and external resources.SCOPE CRITERIA:Manages DWP for a district with 500,000 or more customer premise; orManages DWP for entire OpCo (centralized program); orManages DWP for a district with less than 500,000 customer premise AND has DWP budget responsibility and supports 1 or more additional functions (i.e. Work Scheduling)

Job Description

Job Description: AEP is seeking talented and motived individuals to join our team as a Distribution Work Plan Manager.

What You'll Do:

Serve as the principal interface between the project management office, distribution engineering, and distribution operations to initiate, plan, execute, and monitor/control the annual district work plan.

Provide overall leadership and supervision of the district work planning and scheduling department(s) which may including district planners, line coordinators, administrative associates, district schedulers, inspectors, resource analyst, and department assistant.

Support and hold employees and contractors accountable to the AEP Safety Standards; ensuring a safe working environment focused on achieving Zero Harm. Promote and strive to ensure a positive working environment and lead a culture of excellence.

Manage the oversight of all aspects related to the district budget and alignment to the work plan. Accomplish results by including communication of job expectations across the district work plan team by setting performance objectives, establishing clear priorities, providing adequate coaching and feedback to the department staff.

Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and manage assigned project and outage work activities for customers as well as provide direct oversight of others leading these activities. Provide wide ranging work management guidance, instruction, and training to others to improve design, systems, processes, procedures, schedules, and costs.

Administer the Company's job performance review and merit salary programs, management information and policies. Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action obligations.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field of study with a minimum of 5 years' experience managing work plans, construction or distribution line and operations OR Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field of study with a minimum of 7 years' experience managing work plans, construction or distribution line and operations OR High School diploma/GED with a minimum of 9 years' experience managing work plans, construction or distribution line and operations.5 years of direct supervisory experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid State driver's license required. PMP is a plus but not required.

Other Must Haves:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of distribution work management including distribution operations, design and construction

Prior knowledge of distribution work practices, policies, and procedures

Fundamental knowledge of station controls and transmissions systems is desired

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Teambuilding and cultural inclusiveness skills

Strong analytical skills and efficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet.

Where You'll Work: Onsite in Wheeling, WV

What You'll Get: $112,000-$135,000 annually

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The 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.

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