Project Manager IV - New Generation Construction

About the role

The APS Project Manager IV – New Generation Construction oversees large-scale solar, energy storage, and gas-fired power plant projects with significant financial and/or operational impact. Projects are typically between $75,000,000 to $500,000,000 and involve high complexity as defined by APS Project Complexity guidelines. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams and communicating with senior executives and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes large, cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, high-impact projects.
• Develops and presents comprehensive project plans to sponsors and management.
• Oversees project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, vendor relationships, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Provides regular project updates to project teams, business management, sponsors, and external constituents.
• Safeguards project deliverables and results to meet or exceed sponsor and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Plus 12 years job-related project management experience, or 16 years with a combination of college coursework and/or experience.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing large, complex, high-impact projects.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles, and methodologies.
• Advanced functional/technical knowledge of business units' line of business, practices, and procedures.
• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills.
• Ability to understand and motivate stakeholders and team members.
• Proven leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
• Adaptable to changing environments and uncertainty.

Benefits

APS offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with 40% in-person work requirement.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under U.S. Export Control Laws. Applicants must confirm their U.S. person status. Pinnacle West maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination.

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Access

This position requires CIP access consistent with NERC standards. Applicants must obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment and undergo an additional background check every seven years.