Project Manager II / III | Coal Capital Power Generation

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Summary

Project Manager II / III Coal Capital Power Generation

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in managing large-scale projects in the utility or energy generation sector?

We're looking for a leader who can take full ownership of project budgets, ensure cost containment, and apply strong financial acumen to deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

Leading High-Impact Projects : Take sole responsibility for managing complex, large-scale coal generation projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Budget & Cost Management : Oversee project budgets ranging from $2,000,000 to $25,000,000, with a focus on cost containment and financial efficiency.

Strategic Execution : Develop and implement detailed execution plans that align with project goals, ensuring adherence to APS Project Complexity guidelines.

Stakeholder Communication : Provide regular, transparent updates to Four Corners Leadership Team, Onsite Construction Team, internal stakeholders, and occasionally external parties on project progress and financial performance.

Site Leadership : Frequent site visits to our Four Corners Power Plant, located in Fruitland New Mexico, with the potential for extended stays, to oversee project execution and ensure alignment with financial goals and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have :

Project Management Experience : A strong background in leading large-scale generation or utility projects with significant budget responsibility.

Financial Acumen : Expertise in managing project finances, with a focus on budgeting, cost containment, and financial reporting.

Strong Conflict Resolution Skills : Demonstrates the ability to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively, fostering collaboration and positive outcomes.

Capable of handling difficult conversations and mediating disputes in a professional, constructive manner.

Utility or Power Plant Construction Expertise : Extensive hands-on experience in utility scale and / or Power Plant construction, including knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and safety regulations.

Proven ability to manage and oversee utility construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations are met.

If you are energized by managing projects that are critical to the future of energy generation and have the leadership and financial skills to back it up, we invite you join us and help make Arizona's future bright!

Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

Project Manager II Coal Capital Power Generation

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university
• Equivalent combination of college coursework and experience as a Project Manager or related responsibilities defining and / or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling four (4) years,

PLUS

• Five (5) years related project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Project Manager III Coal Capital Power Generation

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university
• Equivalent combination of college coursework and experience as a Project Manager or related responsibilities defining and / or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling four (4) years,

PLUS

• Eight (8) years related project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (any exception requires Project Management peer group approval and the employee must acquire PMP certification within 12 months of hire).
• Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications :

• Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies.
• Comprehensive functional / technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures may be preferred or required.
• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
• Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.

Major Accountabilities

1) Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of moderately scaled projects across one or more departments or business units including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies.

Ensures completion according to project plan (i.e. scope, schedule, budget).

2) Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors and management. Obtains all necessary approvals.

3) Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting

4) Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.

5) Oversees schedules and directs team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.

6) Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.

7) Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, and senior management.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and / or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.

S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S.

Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.

All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.

S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.

For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment.

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

Flex Role :

This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present.

Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work, but the ultimate decision is the company's.

Employees will have two options to choose from :

• APS office based : The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.
• Home based : The employee prefers to work most of the time from his / her home.
• Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson.

As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.