Federal Loan Portfolio Project Manager (Senior or Principal)

Federal Loan Portfolio Project Manager (Senior or Principal) Location: Columbus, OH Category : Communications & Public Relations Job Summary Join AEP's industry-leading Grants & Loans Program team as a Federal Loan Portfolio Project Manager, where you will play a key role in advancing some of the nation's most significant energy infrastructure investments. This position supports AEP's growing portfolio of projects financed through the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) and serves as a critical link between project development, loan origination, portfolio management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. As a member of a high-impact team, you will help manage a portfolio of transmission and generation projects throughout the loan lifecycle, from application development and due diligence through financial close, construction, operational monitoring, and ongoing compliance. Working closely with the Loan Portfolio Manager, Loan Contract Manager, Transmission and Generation organizations, and Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in managing innovative, high-impact projects supported by federal financing. The successful candidate will serve as a key integrator and will collaborate with executives, business leaders, finance, legal, engineering, and external partners to help advance some of AEP's most significant transmission and generation investments. This role requires the ability to navigate multiple large-scale initiatives simultaneously while providing strategic insight, risk identification, and proactive coordination across a diverse portfolio. Candidates with experience managing large electric utility portfolios, major capital projects, transmission infrastructure programs, power generation facilities, or other complex energy infrastructure investments are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will bring experience operating in highly regulated environments and have a demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams responsible for project execution, financing, compliance, risk management, and operational performance. Experience supporting federal funding programs, federal loan or grant requirements, regulatory compliance initiatives, or other government-funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Candidates who have successfully navigated complex reporting, audit, eligibility, or compliance requirements associated with federal programs will be particularly well-positioned for success in this role. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of the electric grid while supporting projects that represent billions of dollars in strategic investment across AEP's service territory and advancing some of the nation's most important energy infrastructure initiatives. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated success managing large-scale electric utility, transmission, generation, EPC, or energy infrastructure portfolios with capital investments exceeding $100 million, including responsibility for executive reporting, portfolio governance, schedule oversight, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and compliance. Experience with DOE, FEMA, USDA, FTA, FHWA, or other federally funded programs, including associated audit, reporting, and regulatory requirements, is preferred. We are committed to finding the right person for this opportunity. Candidates with the skills and experience to help lead some of the nation's most significant energy infrastructure investments may be considered at the Grant Consultant, Senior Grant Consultant, or Principal Grant Consultant level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Job Description What You'll Do: Portfolio Leadership & Project Coordination Manage and support a portfolio of large-scale transmission and generation investments representing hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in capital investment across AEP's operating companies, helping advance some of the nation's most significant electric grid modernization, reliability, and generation projects. Coordinate and manage projects supported by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) financing, partnering with project teams, business units, and executive leadership to ensure projects advance in alignment with strategic objectives, financing requirements, and established schedules. DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Portfolio Compliance Serve as a key steward of compliance for assigned transmission and generation project portfolios. Ensure project documentation, approvals, reporting, and operational activities satisfy DOE requirements while supporting AEP's commitment to strong governance and regulatory excellence. Project Eligibility & Due Diligence Management Lead the coordination of project eligibility reviews, due diligence activities, and supporting analyses required for inclusion in the DOE-financed portfolio. Work across multiple disciplines to facilitate timely approvals and project advancement. Documentation & Regulatory Readiness Collaborate with environmental, engineering, project management, legal, procurement, and finance teams to develop, organize, and maintain critical loan and compliance documentation. Ensure records are complete, audit-ready, and capable of withstanding regulatory and lender review. Schedule & Milestone Management Coordinate and advance portfolio schedules, monitor key milestones, identify risks to execution, and proactively drive resolution of issues that could impact project eligibility, financing requirements, regulatory commitments, or construction schedules. Executive & Stakeholder Engagement Partner with utility executives, project sponsors, engineering leaders, finance professionals, legal counsel, procurement teams, consultants, and federal agencies to facilitate decision-making and advance strategic infrastructure investments. Risk Identification & Mitigation Identify project, compliance, schedule, and financing risks across the portfolio. Develop mitigation strategies and coordinate corrective actions to support successful project execution and long-term portfolio performance. Portfolio Reporting & Governance Develop executive-level status reports, portfolio dashboards, and compliance updates that provide leadership with clear visibility into project performance, emerging risks, key decisions, and critical milestones. Federal Compliance & Audit Readiness Support ongoing compliance monitoring activities, lender reviews, reporting requirements, audits, and documentation requests. Help ensure projects remain eligible for federal financing and continue to meet applicable loan requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Support EDF Loan Administration Partner with the Loan Portfolio Manager, Grant Compliance Manager, and Loan Contract Manager to support loan originations, portfolio management activities, financing requirements, compliance obligations, contract administration, and ongoing portfolio oversight. Federal Agency Relationship Management Develop and maintain productive working relationships with DOE EDF personnel and external stakeholders. Serve as a trusted point of coordination to support project advancement, portfolio performance, and compliance excellence. Cross-Functional Leadership Coordinate and influence multidisciplinary teams across Transmission, Generation, Engineering, Environmental Services, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Regulatory, and Operations organizations to successfully execute complex projects in a highly regulated environment. What We're Looking For: Education: Bachelor's degree in Technology, Management, Business or Engineering or Associate’s degreein same disciplines. Experience : With a Bachelor’s degree, five (5) years of grant writing, project management, or business development experience; OR, With an Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience mentioned above (Grant Consultant) With a Bachelor’s degree, seven (7) years of grant writing, project management, or business development experience; OR, With an Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of related experience mentioned above (Grant Consultant Senior) With a Bachelor’s degree, nine (9) years of grant writing, project management, or business development experience; OR, With an Associate’s degree and eleven (11) years of related experience mentioned above (Grant Consultant Principal) PMP is desired. Other Must Haves: Familiarity with transmission and generation‑related functions, terminology, and workflows in an electric utility setting or related construction fields. Familiarity with federal loan application and compliance processes, as well as relevant regulations and compliance requirements. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to learn new things and take action quickly. Where You'll Work: This is an On-Site role based out of Columbus, OH. What You'll Get: Salary Range between:

• $87,000-$102,000 (Grant Consultant)
• $100,000-$118,000 (Grant Consultant Senior)
• $116,000-$140,000 (Grant Consultant Principal)

Annual Bonus 401(k) Match AEP Pension Comprehensive Benefits Package Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! 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!

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Compensation $87,633.00 - $151,132.50 Physical Demands 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. Equal Employment Opportunity It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. Share Details “AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.” The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Federal Labor Compliance Lead serves as AEP's enterprise leader and subject matter expert for Davis-Bacon Act compliance across a portfolio of federally funded transmission, generation, and grid modernization investments totaling more than $24 billion in project value, supported by approximately $18.5 billion in U.S. Department of Energy loan financing and $440 million in federal grants.This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of federal funding, construction, procurement, payroll, compliance, and project execution. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and governance for labor standards compliance across six DOE loan portfolios and numerous federal grant-funded initiatives, helping ensure AEP maintains full compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, apprenticeship, and labor reporting requirements while protecting access to billions of dollars in federal funding.Working closely with executives, project teams, contractors, federal agencies, and external compliance partners, this individual will function as the program leader for enterprise-wide DBA compliance, overseeing implementation strategies, compliance frameworks, risk management activities, audits, reporting processes, and contractor engagement programs. While supported by external labor compliance consultants responsible for day-to-day administration, this role serves as the ultimate internal owner responsible for program oversight, continuous improvement, and successful execution.The ideal candidate combines exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, multi-year programs involving numerous stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory requirements. Experience in Davis-Bacon Act compliance, certified payroll administration, prevailing wage reviews, construction payroll, labor standards compliance, large-scale program management, or federal grant and loan compliance is highly desirable.This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape the compliance strategy supporting one of the nation's largest utility infrastructure investment programs while playing a critical role in advancing America's energy future.Why This Role MattersFew compliance roles offer the opportunity to influence projects of this magnitude and importance. The individual selected for this position will help oversee labor compliance for billions of dollars in infrastructure investments that support electric reliability, economic development, energy security, and grid modernization across AEP's footprint. Success in this role directly contributes to protecting access to federal funding and enabling some of the most significant energy projects currently underway in the utility industry.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe strongest candidates will likely bring a combination of:• Experience managing complex compliance, payroll, labor, construction, or federal funding programs.• Strong knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act requirements, prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll reviews, and contractor compliance practices.• Experience supporting large capital construction programs, infrastructure projects, utilities, energy companies, engineering firms, government agencies, or major contractors.• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.• Experience evaluating payroll and fringe benefit structures and interpreting federal labor requirements.• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent initiatives and compliance activities.• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, executives, external auditors, consultants, legal teams, and federal agencies. The Federal Purchasing Compliance Consultant serves as AEP's enterprise subject matter expert for procurement and supply chain compliance across a portfolio of federally funded infrastructure investments supported by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grants and Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) loans.This highly visible role sits at the intersection of federal funding, procurement, supply chain, contract management, and project execution. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight for critical federal purchasing requirements, including Build America, Buy America (BABA), the Cargo Preference Act (CPA), and federal contract flowdown provisions that support AEP's eligibility for billions of dollars in federal funding.We are hiring two professionals to support distinct portfolios:• Federal Grants Portfolio: Oversight of approximately $440 million in federal grant funding supporting transmission, generation, and grid modernization initiatives.• DOE EDF Loan Portfolio: Oversight of purchasing compliance requirements for approximately $24 billion in transmission and generation investments supported by DOE financing.Partnering with leaders across Procurement, Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, and Project Development, this individual will play a pivotal role in enabling some of AEP's most significant transmission and generation investments by ensuring compliance with federal procurement requirements tied to billions of dollars in grants and DOE financing.The successful candidate will ensure federal purchasing requirements are seamlessly integrated into sourcing strategies, vendor contracts, supplier documentation, and project execution activities while maintaining audit-ready records and supporting complex federal reporting requirements. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding access to federal funding and enabling projects that strengthen grid reliability, support economic development, and advance America's energy future.For the right candidate, this position may be filled at the Grant Consultant, Grant Consultant Senior, or Grant Consultant Principal level.Why This Role MattersThis is not a traditional procurement compliance position.The individual selected for this role will help oversee federal purchasing compliance for a portfolio ranging from hundreds of millions to tens of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment. Success in this role directly supports AEP's ability to secure, maintain, and maximize federal funding opportunities while enabling transformational transmission, generation, and grid modernization projects across the company's operating footprint.This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys navigating complex requirements, influencing enterprise-wide processes, partnering with diverse stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that have a meaningful impact on the future of energy infrastructure in the United States. Serve as AEP's primary Community and Economic Development contact. AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures. #J-18808-Ljbffr AEP