Senior Manager, Indiana T&D PMO and Construction Execution

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Under general supervision the Senior Manager of Indiana T&D PMO & Construction Execution is responsible for the 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.

This position integrates PMO disciplines directly into construction execution to drive strong cost schedule risk and performance control for Indiana T&D investments. The role coordinates closely with Planning Engineering System Operations Lines Substations Supply Chain and Asset Management to deliver programmatic work under AESs Self-Performance Model prioritizing internal resources while effectively managing contractor execution when required. The position will also oversee the completion of the Transmission Distribution System Investment Charge (TDSIC) program in Indiana. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of projects with a total scope of approximately $1.2B investment work in Indiana. This includes the planning scoping engineering and construction of distribution substation transmission and downtown network projects; it is also required assist Regulatory in gaining successful regulatory outcomes for the projects. The Senior Manager provides leadership to Indiana-based construction execution teams PMO resources and contractor partners; enforces safety quality and compliance standards; ensures timely delivery of as-builts; supports storm restoration activities; and provides transparent reporting and escalation to the Director of T&D PMO and Construction Execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership:
  • Enforce compliance with all AES safety policies procedures and practices fostering a strong safety-first culture across Indiana T&D construction activities.
  • Support storm restoration and emergency response efforts as required coordinating internal crews contractors and resources.
  • 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 including 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 across Indiana T&D programs including schedule management cost tracking forecasting cash flow management risk and issue management and performance reporting.
  • Maintain standardized PMO processes tools and execution cadence aligned with enterprise PMO governance.
  • Identify escalate and support mitigation of program risks variances and execution challenges.
  • Provide accurate timely reporting on program status financials and risks to the Director and senior leadership.
  • Work with Regulatory to develop the overall regulatory strategy for successful implementation.
  • Draft and sponsor testimony as needed for the utility investment portfolio.

• Workforce & Resource Coordination:
  • Coordinate manpower and resource planning for Indiana T&D construction activities balancing internal crews contractors overtime and productivity initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment between construction execution needs and available PMO and field resources.
  • Support coordination with Lines Substations and Network leaders to prioritize self-performance execution.

• Financial & Contract Management:
  • Support contractor bidding evaluations and performance management for Indiana-based construction work.
  • Assist with development of cost estimates forecasts and capital spend tracking for Indiana T&D programs.
  • Ensure financial discipline and adherence to approved budgets and commitment.

• Quality Standards & Compliance:
  • Ensure construction execution complies with AES standards specifications engineering principles and quality requirements.
  • Support quality assurance and quality control activities including inspections and issue resolution.
  • Ensure timely delivery of as-builts to Drafting and Fixed Assets.
  • Support permitting environmental compliance and audit activities as required.

• People & Performance Management
  • Provide day-to-day leadership direction and development for Indiana-based PMO and construction execution personnel.
  • Promote accountability ownership and continuous improvement across construction and PMO teams.
  • Support performance evaluations training and capability development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering project management construction management business or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 710 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 comparable to AES Indiana operations.
• Strong working knowledge of PMO principles construction execution 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.
• Demonstrated experience working with union and non-union construction resources.
• Knowledge of substation and network equipment installation testing maintenance and construction practices.

Work Environment

• This role is based in Indianapolis IN. Regular field presence at Indiana substations and construction sites is required.