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Job Posting End Date

08-28-2026

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Job Summary

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for conducting project controls activities - including cost, schedule, and performance analysis - on distribution programs and projects. These responsibilities include input of budgets within the AEP corporate systems; providing ongoing forecast updates and variance analysis at the program and project levels; input and tracking of key performance indicators; and working collaboratively with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle. This position will also be responsible for having direct interface in coordinating with external contractors and vendors to integrate these parties into the overall project budget and schedule.

Job Description

Distr Proj Cntrls Analyst Assc (SP20-05):

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Collaborate with project managers, distribution managers, and engineering to develop project work plans, project schedules, and cost estimates.
Support development and entry of program and project level budgets into the AEP corporate budgeting system in accordance with all company processes.
Maintain ongoing analysis of project actuals versus budget to generate variance reporting and recommendations to increase the likelihood of project success.
Administer the change management process associated with programs and projects to properly characterize changes to the project and assess the impact on the project objectives.
Support development and administration of the key performance indicators [KPI's] for programs and projects and ensure alignment between the metrics and the project objectives.
Prepare, issue, and present periodic project performance reports that informs management of cost, schedule, risk, and productivity performance on the project and corresponding analysis.
Interact with key contractors, vendors, and suppliers associated with the programs and projects to obtain all project performance related data and integrate into a total project performance analysis.
May perform other job duties upon request.

What we’re looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or project management from an accredited college or related technical field OR an Associate's degree in a related technical field from an accredited college with two (2) years of related experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

No experience is required, except as indicated above.

Other preferences:

Physical demand level is Sedentary
Project Management/Project Controls certifications' from accredited organizations such as PMI, AACE a plus.
Demonstrated organizational and communication skills required
Demonstrated analytical skills working in Microsoft Excel and a database environment required
Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems a plus
Exposure to construction environment a plus
Exposure to earned value management a plus
Exposure to work management and/or scheduling systems a plus

What you’ll get:

Base Salary from $63,496-$79,369/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!

Distr Proj Cntrls Analyst (SP20-06)

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Collaborate with project managers, distribution managers, and engineering to develop project work plans, project schedules, and cost estimates.
Develop and provide program and project level budgets into the AEP corporate budgeting system in accordance with all company processes.
Analyze project actuals versus budget to generate variance reporting and provide recommendations to increase the likelihood of project success.
Administer the change management process associated with programs and projects to properly characterize changes to the project and assess the impact on the project objectives.
Develop and compile the key performance indicators [KPI's] for programs and projects and ensure alignment between the metrics and the project objectives.
Prepare issue, and present periodic project performance reports that informs management of cost, schedule, risk, and productivity performance on the project and corresponding analysis.
Interact with all key contractors, vendors, and suppliers associated with the programs and projects to obtain all project performance related data and integrate into a total project performance analysis.
May perform other job duties upon request.

What we’re looking for:

Education requirements are listed below:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or project management from an accredited college or related technical field OR an Associate's degree in a related technical field from an accredited college with four (4) years of relevant experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

Minimum of 2 years' experience (in addition to the experience identified above) in project controls [cost/schedule], project management, construction productivity analysis, and/or engineering systems.

Other preferences:

Physical demand level is Sedentary
Project Management/Project Controls certifications from accredited organizations such as PMI, AACE preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills required Strong analytical skills working in Microsoft Excel and a database environment required Experience working in a corporate accounting and project cost management systems a plus Experience working in a construction environment a plus Experience working with earned value management a plus Experience working with work management and/or scheduling systems a plus

What you’ll get:

Base Salary from $74,551-$93,188/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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $93,188.50

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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