Manager Transmission Project Delivery

aps•Deer Valley, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Transmission Project Delivery leads Arizona Public Service’s Strategic Transmission execution portfolio and a team of project managers. The role oversees contracted Owners Agent and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms during project development and construction, supporting long-term reliability, customer and economic growth, resource integration, and grid resilience. It provides leadership for regional, interregional, and other large-scale, complex, long-duration capital projects and the successful delivery of strategic transmission investments. The manager establishes portfolio strategies, priorities, objectives, performance measures, governance, processes, and controls. The role coordinates execution across internal business units and external partners, manages project and program delivery, and reports updates and recommendations to executives and stakeholders. It also develops the team, administers partnering and construction contracts, oversees departmental budgets and project risks, maintains stakeholder and industry relationships, represents APS on programmatic matters, and leads post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, finance, business, or a job-related field from an accredited college or university, plus eight years of directly related construction and/or project management experience.
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a combination of college coursework and/or construction and project management experience totaling 12 years.
Three years of experience in supervisory or management positions.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in project management and process improvement.
Strong understanding of project implementation methodologies.
Proven experience leading owner-side oversight and performance management of EPC firms, including contractor performance, project controls, risk management, and accountability for safety, quality, scope, schedule, budget, and overall project delivery.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Utility industry experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholder levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to express ideas clearly.
Ability to adapt to change, manage shifting priorities, and oversee a broad project portfolio.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

Manage the Strategic Transmission project portfolio and associated project controls to meet approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, financial performance, and risk objectives.
Establish portfolio strategies, priorities, objectives, and performance measures aligned with business goals and successful delivery of complex strategic transmission projects.
Direct project and program execution to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, standards, and codes.
Establish project delivery governance, processes, and controls that support safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
Coordinate execution across internal business units and external partners; align stakeholders, customers, and partners; and resolve escalated issues.
Provide project updates and recommendations to executives, business leaders, and other stakeholders, while supporting responsive customer service and established commitments.
Build and develop a high-performing team through staffing, coaching, performance management, training, and development.
Provide leadership and accountability that promote employee engagement, growth, and achievement of departmental objectives.
Direct the development, performance, and administration of partnering and construction contracts, including bid proposal preparation.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, corporate policies, and practices.
Enforce an effective safety program for contractors, vendor personnel, and company employees.
Prepare, recommend, and oversee development of the departmental operating budget; monitor expenditures and address variances.
Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks prudently and cost-effectively.
Collaborate with Financial Business Operations to report capital cash flows, O&M spending, and budget adherence.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including research firms, vendors, and peer utilities.
Represent APS on programmatic matters, including liaison with public affairs and regulatory teams on legislation or governmental initiatives.
Support corporate responses and provide testimony or subject-matter expertise at proceedings as appropriate.
Conduct post-implementation reviews, evaluate project performance, capture lessons learned, and improve project delivery practices, processes, and controls.