Construction Lead Principal

Job posting will close on 07-29-2026.

About the role

The Construction Lead Principal provides leadership and field oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality construction execution, with a strong emphasis on identifying and addressing safety risks. This position serves as the subject matter expert and primary liaison between Construction Management and cross-functional partners, supporting project planning, coordination, and execution while ensuring alignment across stakeholders, schedules, and field activities.

Responsibilities

Tower Communications

• Specialized expertise in telecommunication tower construction, including antenna system installation, RF systems, and wireless infrastructure deployment.
• Knowledge of tower structural behavior and telecom-specific grounding and bonding practices.
• Interpretation of tower structural drawings, rigging plans, and RF equipment installation specifications.
• Adherence to telecom industry standards such as ANSI/TIA-222, ANSI/TIA-322, ANSI 10.48, and ASME B30.
• Rigging-intensive construction activities, including gin pole setup, lift planning, load calculations, and hoisting operations for tower erection and modification.
• Execution of telecom-specific construction sequencing such as tower stacking and antenna system upgrades, with emphasis on elevated work environments and rigging-related constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology or ABET-accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience; or
• Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience; or
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for data analysis, reporting, and communications.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for collaboration, document management, and team coordination.
• Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and reporting, and Power Automate for workflow optimization (a plus).
• Strong ability to develop professional presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Experience working in a digital, collaboration-driven environment with structured file management and version control practices.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise systems such as project scheduling tools, work management systems, and GIS platforms.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to support standardized processes, reporting, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Understanding of Bulk Electric System operations, construction management practices, or engineering disciplines supporting transmission, distribution, or communication infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and technical capabilities, including the ability to interpret project documentation, plans, and schedules.

Travel

More than 25% travel required.

Location

This role is based on-site in Texarkana, Texas.

Pay

$116,255 - $151,132 per year.

Benefits

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

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently 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.