Power Delivery Project Manager 1, 2, Senior

SRP • Tempe, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Power Delivery Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, design, engineering, procurement, and construction activities for high-value, high-visibility, multi-year utility electrical substation and transmission line projects, delivering power from 500 kV to 12 kV. The role ensures projects meet SRP’s design, cost, schedule, quality, and safety criteria, and develops and implements standard and project-specific procedures and reports. It also provides operational oversight of staff support functions and project requirements.

The position manages substation and transmission line projects supporting planned system improvements, generator and transmission interconnections, and industrial customers. Work may include planning, detailed design, construction, testing, and commissioning. The manager coordinates internal departments and external consultants and contractors, serves as the point of contact for outside entities including customers, and leads project teams to achieve scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

The role may be filled at Associate, Journey, or Senior level based on relevant education, experience, or a combination of both. SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, with eligible employees able to telework up to three days per week. Employees must live and work in Arizona.

Requirements

• Relevant experience as follows, depending on level: Level 1 Associate may qualify with 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years, in lieu of a degree.
• Level 2 Journey requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
• Level 3 Senior requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities for substation and transmission line facilities ranging from 500 kV to 12 kV.
• Direct, assign, and prioritize project work plans to meet project objectives and milestones.
• Manage and coordinate project activities performed by internal matrix teams and external consultants and contractors, including engineering, civil construction, physical electrical construction, protection and control construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Serve as the single point of contact with outside entities, including customers.
• Support development of study reports, work scopes, bills of materials, constructability plans, requests for proposals, specifications, and contract documents.
• Communicate project updates to project teams and management and maintain accurate, current project records, management reports, and status updates, including information on current and potential risks.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard processes and procedures for project stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor project budgets and schedules and provide team leadership to support budget and schedule performance.
• Manage procurement and awards for materials and contracted services, including consultants, long lead-time equipment, and construction contracts, with direct recommendation responsibility.
• Provide operational oversight of staff support functions and project requirements.

Benefits

• Pension plan at no cost to the employee.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available on the first day.
• More than 200 hours of paid time off, including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave.
• Parental leave of up to four weeks and adoption assistance.
• Wellness programs, including access to a recreation and fitness facility.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking.
• Competitive pay and performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level