Project Manager II / III | Coal Capital Power Generation

Project Manager II / III | Coal Capital Power Generation

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise : Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Project Manager II / III | Coal Capital Power Generation

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in managing large-scale projects in the utility or energy generation sector? We're looking for a leader who can take full ownership of project budgets, ensure cost containment, and apply strong financial acumen to deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leading High-Impact Projects : Take sole responsibility for managing complex, large-scale coal generation projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Budget & Cost Management : Oversee project budgets ranging from $2,000,000 to $25,000,000, with a focus on cost containment and financial efficiency.
• Strategic Execution : Develop and implement detailed execution plans that align with project goals, ensuring adherence to APS Project Complexity guidelines.
• Stakeholder Communication : Provide regular, transparent updates to Four Corners Leadership Team, Onsite Construction Team, internal stakeholders, and occasionally external parties on project progress and financial performance.
• Site Leadership : Frequent site visits to our Four Corners Power Plant, located in Fruitland New Mexico, with the potential for extended stays, to oversee project execution and ensure alignment with financial goals and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have :

If you are energized by managing projects that are critical to the future of energy generation and have the leadership and financial skills to back it up, we invite you join us and help make Arizona's future bright!

Minimum Qualifications

Project Manager II | Coal Capital Power Generation

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university OR - Equivalent combination of college coursework and experience as a Project Manager or related responsibilities defining and / or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling four (4) years, PLUS - Five (5) years related project management experience.

Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Project Manager III | Coal Capital Power Generation

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university OR - Equivalent combination of college coursework and experience as a Project Manager or related responsibilities defining and / or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling four (4) years, PLUS - Eight (8) years related project management experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (any exception requires Project Management peer group approval and the employee must acquire PMP certification within 12 months of hire).

Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications :

Major Accountabilities

1) Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of moderately scaled projects across one or more departments or business units including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (i.e. scope, schedule, budget).

2) Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors and management. Obtains all necessary approvals.

3) Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting.

4) Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.

5) Oversees schedules and directs team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.

6) Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.

7) Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, and senior management.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and / or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Hybrid : Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person