Director of Transmission Development & Execution Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Management

Director of Transmission Development & Execution

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Summary

Director, Transmission Development

Are you an experienced leader in the utilities and infrastructure sectors with expertise in transmission, distribution, gas, and water utilities, as well as EPC contract management? We are seeking a Director of Transmission Development to lead a portfolio of high-impact transmission projects with budgets up to $4 billion. This role will oversee all project management activities, employing APS’s Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) model across complex utility, pipeline, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Representation:
Act as the primary APS representative to regulators, utility partners, governmental authorities, and other stakeholders, ensuring all interactions reflect our commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Leadership and Strategy:
Lead strategic business decisions, facilitate high-level problem-solving, and drive leadership development within the organization.
Project Oversight:
Oversee project management for a portfolio of competitive transmission projects, with a strong focus on EPC contracts, ensuring each phase from engineering through construction aligns with quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Utility and Infrastructure Expertise:
Extensive experience in the utilities sector, particularly in gas, water, transmission, and distribution, with a deep understanding of pipeline project development and management.
EPC Contract Leadership:
Skilled in managing large-scale projects using the EPC model, with expertise in regulatory requirements, budget management, and risk mitigation for complex infrastructure projects.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, influence business decisions, and foster leadership development across teams.
Strategic Vision and Execution:
Exceptional problem-solving and performance management skills, with a track record of driving strategic initiatives that ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction.

Preferred Specialty Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in managing large Transmission Projects (230kV and above).
Experience managing a capital portfolio greater than $500M.
High level of business acumen and demonstrated effective leadership skills.
Outstanding communications, problem-solving, leadership and organizational skills.
Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods including business financial analysis.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Project Management, Engineering or other job related field from an accredited college or university.
PLUS ten (10) years of experience in two or more of the following areas: major construction projects, project management, engineering, project controls and/or contract negotiations.
In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or related experience in two or more of the areas identified above equaling 14 years.
PLUS five (5) years experience in progressively responsible supervisory/management positions with proven ability to develop and manage high performing teams.

Major Accountabilities

Develops, directs, guides and supervises all activities across the project lifecycle such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review and financial negotiations.

Coordinates and allocates resources across projects and activities in accordance with the goals of the program and organization.
Develops goals and metrics to assess and rank program risks.
Identifies areas for improvement.

Manages a cross functional team of land acquisition specialists, project managers and engineers to ensure that they are operating efficiently across groups and meeting project needs.

Grows team members by building strategic internal expertise in focused areas through coaching, counseling, mentoring…