Director, Capital Projects Generation | Generation Engineering

APS•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Capital Projects leads complex, multidisciplinary capital replacement and retrofit projects across Arizona Public Service’s non-nuclear Generation fleet. The role directs projects from conceptualization through closure, ensuring they meet technical, budgetary, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting the reliability of existing power generation capacity. The Director sets strategic direction for project managers, engineers, technical professionals, and contract teams; oversees project planning, engineering, design support, and construction; and manages project and department budgets. The position develops fleet-wide goals and strategies aligned with business objectives, monitors costs and estimates, addresses deviations, and promotes accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee development. This is a hybrid role. Employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other non-home-office location and to reside in Arizona, except Four Corners-based employees may reside in New Mexico. Role types may change based on business need.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Project Management, or another directly related field from an accredited college or university, plus 10 years of experience in engineering, construction management, project management, or a directly related field; alternatively, a combination of college coursework and/or related experience totaling 14 years.
Five years of experience in supervisory or management positions.
Extensive experience leading large-scale capital projects in an engineering or power generation environment.
In-depth knowledge of project management principles, regulatory standards, and engineering best practices.
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to drive accountability, mentor teams, and champion growth and change initiatives.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and/or Risk Management Professional (RMP) certification.
Experience planning, executing, and managing a high volume of low- to high-complexity, impactful retrofit and replacement projects supporting a diverse generation fleet.
Experience negotiating contracts.
Experience directing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Set direction for capital projects across the non-nuclear generation fleet.
Direct planning, engineering, and construction for high-volume retrofit and replacement projects to support continued reliability of existing generation capacity.
Develop and manage long- and short-term goals with fleet-wide impact.
Implement strategies, initiatives, and objectives that support reliable and cost-effective service.
Plan, evaluate, and recommend strategies, programs, policies, and processes aligned with business objectives.
Oversee multiple project management and contract teams.
Select, coach, develop, and manage a high-performing team through performance feedback, recognition, and training and development opportunities.
Manage department and project budgets; track and report costs and adherence to estimates; initiate actions when deviations occur.
Oversee design, engineering support, and project management to deliver projects on time and within budget and in compliance with environmental, NERC, and WECC standards.
Oversee contract compliance and quality assurance.
Champion change management and mentor managers and project teams.