Project Manager I | Facilities Design & Construction

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

Project Manager I | Facilities Design & Construction - Managerial and technical oversight for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned business unit projects.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

  • Previous experience in facilities management or employment with a furniture company supporting facilities is highly desirable.
  • Candidates with a background in project management within furniture companies possess relevant skill sets and experience, particularly in handling small-scale projects.
  • Proficiency in understanding furniture requirements, IT desktop setups, and facilitating people moves is essential for success in this role.
  • Manages multiple projects typically lasting six (6) to eighteen (18) months involving a minimal number of internal stakeholders.
  • Leads teams of five (5) to ten (10) people to accomplish project objectives.
  • Project resources limited to business unit with project budgets typically up to $500,000 and project scopes identified as low complexity as defined within the APS Project Complexity guidelines.
  • May support more senior Project Managers on larger projects.
  • Develops simple execution plans including project plans, budgets and schedule.
  • Tracks and controls project variables.

Minimum Requirements

Project Manager I | Facilities Design & Construction

  • 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 two (2) years related project management experience.
  • Solid understanding of Project Management principles and methodology.
  • Basic functional/technical knowledge of the business units line of business may be preferred or required.
  • PMP certification preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1) Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of multiple, smaller scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (i.e. scope, schedule, budget).

  • May support more senior Project Managers on larger projects.

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, and troubleshooting.
4) Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
5) Oversees schedules and directs team resources. Ensures that materials, equipment or resources 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, and project sponsors.

 

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).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

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.


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