American Electric Power

Site Construction Manager

Hallsville, TX

full time

$112,869-$146,730

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Job Posting End Date

07-25-2025

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

Job Summary

Responsible for the management, coordination and supervision of one or more AEP construction projects. Direct and administer the planning, scheduling, QA/QC, contract administration, coordination, and supervision of all construction work activities in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Provide leadership, communication and develop partnerships with internal (plant management teams) and external customers, labor contractors, suppliers, vendors, and governmental agencies.

Job Description

What you'll do:

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Responsible for management, coordination and supervision of one large project or multiple small projects located at multiple sites; assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs; provide input to project management at the earliest stages of the project to improve schedule, design, systems, procedures and cost and to ensure proper contractor selection; schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.

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Effectively communicates construction project details and status reports; confers with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities; leads planning and update meetings; establish and maintain a cooperative, communicative working relationship with Plant Management, advising them of any real or potential impacts.

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Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met; interface with and is accountable to project management and plant management to assure that the project targets and goals pertaining to safety, scope, schedule, quality, cost control, and project plan execution are met or exceeded; study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.

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Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on Zero Harm; inspect work to monitor and ensure safety and environmental policies are being followed and that projects are being constructed per the specifications, drawings and permits.

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Coordinate with project management and engineering & design groups to ensure the appropriate drawings are issued and available to support construction activities.

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Develops partnerships / relationships with AEP generation, trade union labor, contractors, vendors, suppliers and government agencies. Develop staffing levels of Staff Aug and direct hire personnel for projects. Lead and oversee the development of a site-specific quantity tracking sheet to be used for tracking costs, schedule and invoicing. Provide training and guidance to others to support team goals. Comply with and promote ethically sound behavior and instill a sense of shared accountability among employees.

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Seek input from Subject Matter Experts by asking the right questions, understanding the nuances and by clarifying and validating information and not by relying on one own knowledge base of assumptions.

What we're looking for:

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Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or related field plus 8 years of experience in industrial construction projects, project management, project controls, and/or fossil fuel plant operations OR

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Associate's degree in related field with 10 years of relevant work experience OR

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High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant work experience.

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Must currently have a domicile in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana or prior to start date.

Other Must Haves:

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Demonstrate effective leadership, team building and meeting management skills.

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Must have the ability to lead and function in multi-discipline teams. Demonstrate the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion.

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Be accountable for project assignments.

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Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring a diverse and inclusive culture by behaving in a manner that values the contributions that all forms of diversity brings to the organization; creates a climate of mutual respect, support, and inclusivity; leverages differences to fuel organizational success, and promotes diversity and inclusion at all levels.

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Demonstrate strength in developing diverse individuals in their current role, as well as the next role.

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Demonstrate communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management, senior management, communities, and diverse audiences.

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Demonstrate an economic and business acumen with an understanding of the Engineering & Design, Procurement, Contracting, Estimating, Construction and Startup procedures and processes.

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Demonstrate strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view the projects from all angles such as constructability, sequence, changing conditions, contingencies, contractual, predictability, level of priority, sense of direction and sense of productivity to quickly identify and avoid or to mitigate project risks.

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Demonstrate an understanding of scope management, the Labor Negotiations process, and conflict management skills to resolve disputes, maximize synergies, and do the “right thing” for the company.

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Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat. Position may require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks and meet project/outage requirements and schedules.

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Must be willing to accept field assignments. Extensive travel required (> 50% of the time) with possible relocation. Position may require working outside in all types of weather and potential exposure to hazardous materials.

What you'll get:

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$112,869 - $146,730

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At 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!

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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