Transmission Construction Representative Senior- Principal

Job Posting End Date

11-14-2026

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

Job Summary

Act as Construction Management representative in team settings during the planning and kickoff phases of Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station projects. Provide Construction Management field support to those performing oversight duties associated with the safety, construction, and quality control of Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station projects. Support the efforts of Construction Management to hire and coach Transmission Construction Representatives (TCR's), schedule TCR's to projects, and coordinate projects with Transmission Field Services.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for Construction Management as it pertains to Transmission Line and Transmission/Distribution Station construction.

• Serve as a liaison between the Construction Management organization and other business groups (i.e. Transmission Field Services, Project Management, Transmission Engineering, etc.)

• Represent Construction Management by attending project kick-off meeting, engineering scoping site meetings, project pre-bid meetings, project pre-construction meetings, Planning for Safety Expectation Meetings, and monthly project update meetings.

• Assist Construction Management in identifying risks as it pertains to safety, construction work schedules, budgets, materials, contractor work force, etc., and suggest appropriate mitigation plans.

• Mentor and provide leadership, as assigned, to less experienced Transmission Construction Representatives.

• Deliver Construction Management presentations (including training) to various organizations as assigned.

• Coordinate with Safety Advisor to recommend safe work practices and mitigation plans as requested

• Coordinate with Environmental Department to proactively mitigate environmental issues as it pertains to construction management.

• Coordinate and lead Construction Management efforts during major storm restoration and emergency failures as requested.

• Participate in the development, review, and delivery of Construction Management’s Core Block Training.

• Adept with technical tools and applications, mobile devices tablet/phone; including but not limited to: Microsoft suite (MS 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) GIS, PDF editor, Smartsheet, Scheduling Software.

What we’re looking for:

Transmission Construction Representative Senior SG8

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Science with emphasis on project/construction management or bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 6 years of project/construction management work experience

• OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 8 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight

• OR High School graduate or equivalent with 10 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight

Transmission Construction Representative Principal SG9

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Science with emphasis on project/construction management or bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related technology field with a minimum of 8 years of project/construction management work experience

• OR an associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related technology field with 10 years’ work experience in the electric industry, or project/construction management/oversight

• OR High School graduate or equivalent with 12 years related experience in electric industry or project management/oversight

In addition:

• 25-30% travel

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

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $151,132.50

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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