Manager Transmission Project Delivery

APS•Phoenix, AZ

3d•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 overseeing contracted Owners Agent and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms during project development and construction. The portfolio supports long-term reliability, customer and economic growth, resource integration, and grid resilience. The manager oversees regional, interregional, and other large-scale transmission initiatives involving complex, long-duration capital projects, and provides leadership for the successful delivery of strategic transmission investments. The role manages portfolio strategies, priorities, controls, performance measures, project execution, contracts, budgets, risks, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement. It builds and develops a high-performing team and coordinates with internal business units, external partners, customers, executives, public affairs, and regulatory stakeholders. The position may require access to information governed by U.S. export control laws. It is hybrid, with employees expected to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other non-home-office location, and employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Role types may change based on business need.

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 experience in construction and/or project management; alternatively, a combination of college coursework and/or construction or project management experience totaling 12 years.
Three years of experience in supervisory or management positions.
Employees are expected to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees.
Hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other non-home-office location.

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 multi-discipline teams.
Utility industry experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly express ideas.
Ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities while managing a broad portfolio of projects.
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 effective 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, and 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 budget 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 as appropriate.
Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate project performance, capture lessons learned, and improve project delivery practices, processes, and controls.