Project Manager II / III | Power Generation & Utilities

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.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

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

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

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

  
  
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  Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular, transparent updates to senior executives, internal stakeholders, and occasionally external parties on project progress and financial performance.

  
  
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  Site Leadership: Conduct site visits to power plant locations across Arizona, with the potential for extended stays, to oversee project execution and ensure alignment with financial goals and schedule adherence.

  
  

The ideal candidate will have:

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

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

  
  
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  Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience in leading diverse teams across multiple business units, driving projects from initiation through to successful completion.

  
  

If you are passionate about 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 to join us and make a significant impact on the utility sector.

*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.

Project Manager II | Power Generation & Utilities

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field
• OR an 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,
• AND five (5) years related project management experience.

Project Manager III | Power Generation & Utilities

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field
• OR an 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,
• AND 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).

• Understanding and experience with the financial aspects of capital projects, including but not limited to, forecasting, cashflows, accruals and earned value methodology.
• Experience managing multiple medium to large scale projects simultaneously.
• 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.
• Experience with developing schedules on MS Project or PS6 software and how to read and interpret schedules and gantt charts.
• Experience with writing and interpreting contract language.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
• Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.

• 1) Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (e.g., scope, schedule, budget).
• 2) Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors, management, executives and external stakeholders. Obtains all necessary internal and external support and approval.
• 3) Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting. Negotiates to obtain team members and resources.
• 4) Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
• 5) Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary 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, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.

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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