Workplace Services Project Manager at American… · Shreveport

Workplace Services Project Manager Location: Shreveport, LA Job Posting End Date 05-29-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Manage Workplace projects with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000,000. 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 profitable performance. Provide leadership, develop partnerships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, labor, governmental agencies, and industry peers. Candidate will also be responsible for bid documents and project supervision through completion of the assigned projects and tasks. Ability to program, design and execute facility construction projects, exhibits proficiency and knowledge of designs that enables the architect to serve as a resource for the company in that area; Job Description What you'll do: Essential Job Functions and Tasks: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project and work activities for customers. Support and hold employees and contractors accountable for the AEP System Safety Process, ensuring a safe working environment focused on 'Target Zero'. Supervise, review and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, tools, and staff. Effectively communicate project details and status updates. Lead planning meetings and project updates. Develop partnerships with internal and external customers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, labor, & govt. agencies. Provide technical guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs. Ensure maximum customer satisfaction and profitable performance of project/outage work activities. Possesses the knowledge to make some technical decisions based on calculated risks without management review; makes decisions affecting long range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes; visualizes long term results; makes decisions where differences of opinion are likely to exist. Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that are unique to the organizational unit and requires specialized knowledge of facility design and/or problem-solving techniques. Leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex designs, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc. What we're looking for: Education requirements are listed below: Bachelors of Science Degree in engineering or related field or associate degree plus 7 years' experience. Work Experience requirement listed below: Minimum of 5 years' experience including work in the area of major construction or complex project experience. Other Requirements: Physical demand level is Sedentary These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc. Provide effective leadership, team building and meeting management as outlined in PMBOK and the AEP "Leadership Potential Factor Definitions". Demonstrate a high-level of confidence in the ability to lead a team and a project to successful conclusion. Effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including team members, sponsors, management and senior management. Certification of Project Management Professional PMP preferred. Provide strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment and prioritization of project activities. Globally view the project 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 to avoid or to mitigate project risks. Provide organization of project activities, to delegate project task assignments, to confidently set team requirements, expectations, to manage deliverables and to hold team members accountable. Effectively manage conflict to resolve disputes and to maximize synergies, with an overriding goal to do the "right thing" for the company. Possess an understanding of scope management and AEP O&M vs. Capital policies. Evaluate and determine the skillsets and capabilities of team members then make compensations to ensure project success. Demonstrate accountability for project assignments. 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’s own knowledge base of assumptions. Trained in the areas of construction safety, negotiations, scope development and project controls. Proficient in the use of MicroStation or AutoCAD software. What you'll get: Base Salary from $ 98,993.00-$128,688.00/year.  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. 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: SP20-008 Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00 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. Hear about it first!   Get job alerts by email.  Log in to your Candidate Home Account today!  If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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