Transmission Construction Representative Senior-Principal

Responsible for performing duties and assignments associated with the construction of Transmission Line or Transmission/Distribution Station facilities, including those of a complex nature. May supervise others performing similar construction site duties on related projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction site management for all aspects and activities of transmission station and line construction at the master project portfolio level to facilitate project completion within budget, schedule, and scope.
• Oversee transmission station and line construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
• Provide project quality assurance and quality control oversight to ensure adherence to Engineering specifications and standards.
• Provide progress updates on construction activities and milestones to the project team.
• Oversee OSHA compliance requirements in accordance with AEP’s safety compliance oversight program; perform site safety observations and complete documentation as required.
• Conduct meetings to set AEP’s Safety and Environmental expectations for crews working on site.
• Coordinate work activities with AEP environmental teams and contractors to ensure compliance with AEP’s Environmental policies and procedures, as well as all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with SWPPP and all applicable environmental permits; work with Project Team to ensure permits are properly closed/terminated as required.
• Coordinate with Right-of-Way and Siting teams to ensure landowner and governmental agreements are properly carried out.
• Ensure all required permits for road crossings, river crossings, railroad crossings, ROW clearing, access roads, etc., have been obtained prior to start of work.
• Provide construction expertise to facilitate an optimal engineered design; review applicable project documents and drawings prior to final issuance and provide feedback.
• Adept at reading and interpreting civil grading drawings, grounding and foundation drawings, conduit/cable schedule and wiring diagrams, electrical assembly drawings, One-Lines, Switching diagrams, bus wiring diagrams, steel drawings, PNP drawings, Manufacturer’s drawings, SWPPP, etc.
• Work with project teams to correct/resolve any construction, material, or engineer-related issues that occur or are discovered during the construction phase of the project.
• Provide and submit Field Mark Prints to agree with as-built installations.
• Attend and provide detailed feedback on lessons learned, issues encountered, and best practices during project closeout meetings as requested.
• Develop a material and equipment strategic plan for master project level portfolios; provide oversight to verify project material and equipment has been ordered and scheduled to arrive on time to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Procurement on any material or equipment shortages/deficiencies to ensure issues are identified and escalated.
• Ensure project material and equipment is properly received, identified, inventoried, stored, handled, and installed according to engineering specifications and standards.
• Coordinate material deliveries between contractors and Supply Chain team/laydown yards.
• Collaborate with Outage Planning team on project outage schedule and sequences as requested; take ownership of project outage plans per Capital Outage Planning Process.
• Provide oversight of all dispatched operating orders and clearances; ensure contractor work plans are sufficient to meet scheduled outage windows safely and without system operating errors.
• Provide oversight to ensure proper coordination of resources for all phases of project construction, including contractor resources, third-party inspection resources, manufacturer representatives, testing and commissioning resources, and other internal or external resources as required.
• Provide technical guidance for company/contractor resources regarding construction of transmission line and station facilities as required.
• Provide In-Service notifications to the project team to ensure timely accounting of project assets.
• Provide compliance-required attestation documentation for all installed facilities identified as Most Limiting Series Element (MLSE) for the bulk electric system.
• Complete Construction Management’s portion of the Capital Commissioning Checklist and ensure proper exemptions have been provided.
• Participate in the evaluation of estimates/bids for projects; approve contractor timesheets if required.
• Assist in the validation of invoice charges as requested by the project team.
• Provide oversight of contractor resources during major storm restoration efforts and emergency failures as requested.
• Carry out routine job duties and responsibilities; provide coaching and guidance to lower-level TCRs in the execution of their duties.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training as requested.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technical tools and applications, including Microsoft suite (MS 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), GIS, PDF editor, Smartsheet, and scheduling software.

Requirements

Qualifications vary by level:

• Transmission Construction Representative SG6:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Science (emphasis on project/construction management) or bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of project/construction management work experience, or
  • Associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related field with 4 years’ work experience in the electric industry or project/construction management/oversight, or
  • High School graduate or equivalent with 6 years related experience in the electric industry or project management/oversight.
• Transmission Construction Representative Senior SG7:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Science (emphasis on project/construction management) or bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of project/construction management work experience, or
  • Associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related 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 the electric industry or project management/oversight.
• Transmission Construction Representative Principal SG8:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management Science (emphasis on project/construction management) or bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Electrical or Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of project/construction management work experience, or
  • Associate degree in Construction Management Technology, Project Management, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or related 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 the electric industry or project management/oversight.

Additional requirements:

• Up to 20% travel to job sites.
• Civil and Electrical Construction experience preferred.
• Flexibility on work schedule, including weekends.

Pay

• Transmission Construction Representative SG6: $74,551–$93,188
• Transmission Construction Representative Senior SG7: $87,633–$109,544
• Transmission Construction Representative Principal SG8: $98,993–$128,689

Benefits

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

Schedule

The Physical Demand Level for this job is 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. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

This role is on-site in Fort Wayne, Indiana.