Tom Schenkel
About Tom Schenkel
Tom Schenkel is a Senior Project Manager at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2022 in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. He has extensive experience in project management, having held various roles in organizations such as West Virginia University, Griffin Dewatering, and Gilbane Building Company.
Work at American Electric Power
Tom Schenkel has served as a Senior Project Manager at American Electric Power since 2022. In this role, he leads project planning and coordination meetings, ensuring that all aspects of project execution are aligned with organizational goals. He manages a project portfolio valued at approximately $50 million, overseeing project cost and budget management. Schenkel is responsible for assembling and leading project teams, as well as managing and mitigating project risks effectively. His role also includes evaluating contractor change orders to ensure project alignment and holding contractors accountable for schedule performance.
Education and Expertise
Tom Schenkel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Management and Rural Development from West Virginia University, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2014. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in project management, particularly in the areas of procurement, planning, execution, and project closeout.
Background
Before his current position, Tom Schenkel gained diverse experience in project management across several organizations. He worked as a Project Engineer at Gilbane Building Company from 2019 to 2022 in the Columbus, Ohio Area. Prior to that, he held the same position at Continental Building Company from 2016 to 2019 in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Schenkel also served as a Project Manager at Griffin Dewatering for one year in 2014-2015. His early career included roles as a Graduate Assistant at UNC Charlotte and as a Resident Assistant at West Virginia University.
Achievements
In his role as Senior Project Manager, Tom Schenkel leads the scope development process for projects and oversees contractor safety initiatives. He is responsible for reviewing and approving payments to contractors, ensuring that all financial transactions align with project budgets. Schenkel effectively manages project stakeholders to ensure project success, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high standards in project execution.