Senior Manager, Indiana T&D PMO and Construction Execution

Job Summary Senior Manager of Indiana T&D PMO & Construction Execution is responsible for safe, reliable, and cost‑effective execution of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction programs across AES Indiana. This role leads day‑to‑day programmatic construction execution and PMO activities within Indiana, ensuring alignment with approved scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Primary Responsibilities Safety Leadership: Enforce compliance with all AES safety policies, procedures, and practices. Support storm restoration and emergency response efforts as required. Monitor safety metrics, field conditions, and supervisory coverage to proactively identify and mitigate risks. Programmatic Construction Execution: Lead and oversee day‑to‑day construction execution for Indiana T&D programs (overhead and underground distribution, substations, and transmission). Ensure contractor and self‑performed work achieves approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements. Monitor contractor safety, productivity, performance, and compliance with AES construction standards. PMO: Execute and apply PMO disciplines (schedule management, cost tracking, forecasting, cash flow, risk, issue management, and performance reporting). Maintain standardized PMO processes, tools, and execution cadence aligned with enterprise PMO governance. Provide accurate, timely reporting on program status, financials, and risks to the Director and senior leadership. Workforce & Resource Coordination: Coordinate manpower and resource planning, balancing internal crews, contractors, overtime, and productivity initiatives. Support coordination with Lines, Substations, and Network leaders for self‑performance execution. Financial & Contract Management: Support contractor bidding, evaluation, and performance management. Assist with cost estimates, forecasts, and capital spend tracking. Ensure financial discipline and adherence to approved budgets. Quality, Standards & Compliance: Ensure construction execution complies with AES standards, specifications, engineering principles, and quality requirements. Support quality assurance and control activities, including inspections and issue resolution. Ensure timely delivery of as‑builts and support permitting, environmental compliance, and audit activities. People & Performance Management: Provide day‑to‑day leadership, direction, and development for PMO and construction execution personnel. Promote accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. Support performance evaluations, training, and capability development. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 7–10 years of experience in the electric utility industry with progressive responsibility in T&D construction and/or program management. Demonstrated experience with overhead and underground distribution, substations, and transmission construction. Strong working knowledge of PMO principles and field operations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. PMP certification is desirable. Preferred Skills Strong team leadership and coordination skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience working with union and non‑union construction resources. Knowledge of substation and network equipment installation, testing, maintenance, and construction practices. Work Environment Based in Indianapolis, IN. Regular field presence at Indiana substations and construction sites is required. EEO & Equal Opportunity Employment AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E‑Verify Notice AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr AES Corporation