Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager | Generation

Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager | Generation

As a Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager on the Generation Team, you will oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of construction projects, playing a vital role as a key member of the project team. You'll take ownership of all construction-related activities, serving as the APS Designated Representative, plant vendor supervisor, and on-site construction manager for multiple capital projects across various power plant locations. Your responsibilities include managing contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements, and providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle. With projects spanning across nine (9) power plants within Arizona and New Mexico, potential for additional renewable energy sites to be added in the future, you'll help drive excellence in project delivery and ensure compliance with APS standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction Oversight: Serve as the APS Designated Representative, overseeing all field-based construction activities and ensuring project goals for safety, quality, cost, and timelines are met.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Manage and coordinate with project partners, including engineering service providers, site maintenance and construction contractors, quality control specialists, and safety professionals.
• Project Leadership: Lead the execution of multiple simultaneous capital projects, ensuring alignment with APS standards and objectives.
• Pre-Construction Involvement: Provide constructability reviews and participate in contract evaluations during the design phase and construction contract bidding process.
• Site Supervision: Act as the on-site lead for capital construction activities at any of APS's nine power plants and other renewable energy sites as business needs evolve.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements, working closely with QA/QC and safety teams to mitigate risks.

We're seeking individuals who:

• Have proven experience in managing complex construction projects, preferably in the energy or industrial sectors.
• Possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Have expertise in vendor and contractor management, including experience with engineering service providers, construction contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Are skilled in pre-construction processes, such as constructability reviews and contract bid evaluations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality, with experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Are adaptable and capable of managing construction activities across geographically dispersed locations, including travel as required.
• Are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the success of diverse projects, including renewable energy developments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Construction Manager: A four year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other job-related field from an accredited college or university Plus four (4) years of heavy industrial experience (e.g., coal/gas generation, Petro chemical, paper, mining, steel, etc.). In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or relevant experience (see above) equaling eight (8) years.
• Senior Construction Manager: A four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other job-related field from an accredited college or university Plus eight (8) years field experience directing construction/modification activities OR eight (8) years heavy industrial experience (e.g., coal/gas generation, Petro chemical, paper, mining, steel, etc.) In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or relevant experience (see above) equaling 12 years.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Experience interpreting, evaluating and working with tasks, critical path scheduling and logic driven project schedules.
• Experience managing multiple median-to-large scale projects simultaneously.
• Experience in executing various project management and control techniques such as earned value, resource loading, outage planning and execution and document control.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems within a team structure.
• Able to read and interpret construction documents, including specifications and drawings.
• Knowledge of construction standards, OSHA standards and environmental regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically in the field of construction.
• Understanding of contract types and their uses in completing work as a representative of the owner (APS).
• Good computer skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, scheduling, presentations, web-based project portals and document revision and markups).