Director Facilities and Transportation

Summary

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Facilities & Real Estate Management, and Transportation departments (non-nuclear), overseeing both short- and long-term business objectives. Accountable for developing and executing business strategies, managing capital projects, asset maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, contract administration, and operational performance. Serves as a key member of the leadership team, driving business decision-making, problem resolution, leadership development, employee performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategy and operations of Facilities & Real Estate Management, and Transportation (non-nuclear).
• Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans and objectives.
• Provide leadership in organizational decision-making and problem-solving.
• Develop leaders and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Oversee capital project planning, execution, and budget management.
• Direct asset maintenance and reliability programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and corporate requirements.
• Manage vendor, contractor, and service agreements.
• Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Business or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years experience in facility management, transportation, logistics or other related fields.
  Five (5) years experience in supervisory/management positions with proven ability to develop and manage high performing teams is required.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of education and experience in facility management, transportation, logistics or other related fields equaling fourteen (14) years is required including five (5) years in supervisory/management positions.
• Knowledge of regulations and ordinances regarding facilities in the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Results focused with the ability to set challenging goals that are relevant and measurable.
• Effective communication demonstrated through written communications and presentations skills.
• Strong project management and process improvement focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.

Major Accountabilities

1) Plans, evaluates and recommends strategies, programs and oversight for the company's Real Estate and Facilities departments.Leads key initiatives to modernize Facilities in order to support our evolving operations departments. Develops and maintains the 10-year Facilities Master Plan in partnership with the Business Units. Oversees facilities operations and maintenance by ensuring building systems health (i.e. mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and elevators). Works with the business to ensure critical buildings have appropriate redundancy. Plans and provides oversight for company's building compliance including local, state and federal regulations; local ordinances, permitting and sustainability goals.

2) Plans, evaluates and recommends strategies, programs and oversight for the company's Transportation department. Leads key initiatives to modernize/electrify the fleet. Oversees the company's fleet operations, including vehicle/equipment acquisition, maintenance, and disposition. Responsible for directing the management of all state-wide garages in Arizona and New Mexico including vehicle maintenance, parts supply, and vehicle registrations. Also responsible for the companys fuels program, travel desk, and helicopter/charter flight contracts.

3) Selects and develops a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training, and promoting developmental opportunities. Ensures succession plans are addressed and knowledge transfer processes are implemented as needed.

4) Provides leadership, direction, and clear communication across the organization to focus on building trust, accountability, transparency, and alignment to influence, educate, and gain buy in on strategic direction.

5) Manages a large O&M and capital budget with full authority for the development of the budget. Initiates actions in cases of deviations.

6) Identifies organizational needs and recommends and implements solutions to overcome challenges.

7) Designs and develops policies for areas of responsibility and anticipates impact of policies. Defines, implements, and tracks key operating metrics to measure the effectiveness of processes and procedures supporting organizational policies.

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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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.