Transmission Construction Manager

## Transmission Construction Manager Apply:
Roanoke, VA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 20, 2026 (4 days left to apply):
R18889
** Job Posting End Date
** 09-20-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
** Job Summary
** Manage the (Region portfolio) construction of multiple large and smaller projects with a total budget of $500 million to $1 billion or more. Provide guidance, instruction, training, and effective communications to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, and economical manner to achieve short- and long-range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction and profit performance.

Direct the execution of Regional Transmission projects and support the planning, scheduling, outage development and construction effort in conjunction with the Project Management group. Integrate and support the overall project goals and objectives established with the project management planning process with training, development, documentation, and communication. Provide leadership, develop partnerships, and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers (Operating Company teams, Trans Engineering and Project Management), external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, labor, governmental agencies, and industry peers.

Provide support and guidance in evaluation of contractor performance regarding safety and quality. Provide support in the progress and development of direct reports, which includes AEP and Contract personnel. Engage with other CM department leadership members to align goals and define areas for improvement. Manage compliance in accordance with AEP Regulations.
** Job Description
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* What you’ll do:

*** Provide management, direction, and leadership to the Regional CM Team for multiple construction projects and is responsible for planning and directing the activities associated with the safe and effective execution of all projects assigned in region.
* Coach and influence the progress and development of department employees with education of AEP & Departmental culture, safety, and strategic goals, as well as providing focus and guidance on departmental knowledge expansion and performance.
* Development of capital plans to assess risk, resource planning and high-level work planning/schedules/feasibility. Assess regional projects schedules short and long term for internal resource planning.
* Possess a passion for Safety while influencing the CM team to hold AEP employees and contractors accountable for AEP Safety Requirements, ensuring a safe working environment focused on  Zero Harm . This includes, but not limited to performing site visits, evaluation of observations quality/expectations, and participation in incident reviews.  Discuss with contractor leadership the adhering of our safety terms and conditions for continuous improvement.
* Oversee, review, and coordinate construction work activities including project plan, scope, schedule, construction labor staffing, reporting and effectively communicate construction project details and status reports.  Communicate with PM, TFS, Contractor Management accordingly to complete project in an efficient and timely manner.
* Support new technology, applications, process changes, and training, as well as providing guidance, to improve schedules, designs, systems, procedures, and costs.
* Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
* Provide input into the preparation of budget estimates, workforce staffing and workforce planning.
* Ensure understanding, and monitor compliance…