Transmission Right of Way Project Coordinator Senior

Job Posting End Date

04-08-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The TROW Project Coordinator Prin will be responsible to coordinate project team activities supporting the Right of Way (ROW) Supervisors including developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules and budgets on multiple right of way projects, including, but not limited to, survey, right of way acquisition & damage settlement during construction activities. Communicate frequently with appropriate personnel to keep abreast of project status. Create and update project status reports. This include monitoring and updating schedules; working with supervisors and managers to monitor work allocation; conducting meetings and collaborating with individuals and teams to assure on time and on budget execution of the ROW aspect of the project. Provides status of each project and administers schedules and reports, and assists with other administrative areas for projects and daily right of way management operation. The position is responsible for the tracking ROW performance on projects. This includes: monitoring financial and labor usage for teams; provide reporting and metrics regarding work load and performance for use by management; monitoring and providing status reports regarding ROW deliverables. Perform project analysis and other support to ROW Supervisor, ROW Manager, and ROW Director, and others as needed. This position will work on multiple highly complex project activities and will work independently.

Job Description

 What you’ll do:

• Coordinate project meetings (including strategy/project planning, informational bid, kick-off, close-out meetings).
• Keep the ROW schedule synchronized between systems and teams. Work across functions and identify issues and assist teams in resolving these issues. Proactively assure that the projects are following the planned schedule.
• Develop, analyze and provide planning reports regarding schedules & budgets. Track performance and create/publish metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist Project Leads with complex cost tracking/analysis, budget tracking, budget variance monitoring & reporting, budget projections; prepare forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, and cost tracking/analysis.
• Coordinate the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through closing, including creating detailed work order analysis reports, preparing journal entry reclassifications, and completing the Major Plant In Service Report, etc.
• Proactively communicate with Contractors on various items (UVLs, invoices, contracts, proposals, Affidavit of Completion (AOC), release of retention, permits, etc.).
• Write work releases, payment authorizations and invoice processing when other groups are not responsible. Create contract requisitions, provide assistance with and compile bid documents, bid evaluations, conduct analysis of bid results, awarding of contracts, processing change orders and tracking Contractor costs.
• Analyze, reconcile/monitor trust accounts and prepare or assist in preparing supporting Agreements.
• Identify and work with Transmission Asset Performance (TAP) and accounts payable to resolve departmental and land rights accounting issues.
• Work with project team members on project activities; communicating with planning, project coordinators & project managers, engineering to assure projects stay on schedule.
• Support the Supervisor & ROW Project Leads in the preparation and updating of Project Lifecycle Management Process (PLMP) documents, ROW Outsourcing documents, checklists, etc.
• Track and perform complex analysis of project costs using various reporting systems. Advise and provide analysis with recommendations of project costs and notify ROW Supervisor when the project is approaching 100%.
• Coach and advise lower-level employees to develop their skill sets; provide performance input to Train other employees on TROW project scheduling and cost tracking procedures.
• Evaluate and advise on new scheduling techniques/technologies to enhance AEP's position and ability to monitor work progress.

What we’re looking for:

Transmission Right of Way Project Coordinator Principal SG8

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Real Estate, Construction Management from an accredited college, or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience working on cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, and working with accounting principles.

In addition:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary.
• Proficient in Microsoft products (immediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel with the ability to develop complex spreadsheets).
• Knowledge of Indus Passport, Excel, NOVA, Business Objects, Primavera, and strong background with cost control in budgeting with the ability to analyze financial information.
• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, show capable of having organizational and planning skills, as well as having an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
• Some travel, including overnight, may be required 

Where you’ll work

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio  

What you’ll get:

Transmission Right of way Project Coordinator SG8 ($98,993-$128,689)

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

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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.  

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