Associate Director Capital Infrastructure Projects

System One; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks an Associate Director, Capital Infrastructure Projects to guide teams delivering major utility capital programs across Arizona and the Southwest. You will oversee project controls, governance, and performance reporting while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will lead planning, risk management, and executive communications, shaping strategies for grid modernization, expansion, and sustainability initiatives in a dynamic energy

Qualifications

• United States citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
• At least seven years of post-graduation project management experience in the power utility sector.
• Experience managing physical capital infrastructure or large engineering projects in electric or gas utilities.
• Knowledge of the capital project and project management lifecycle beyond IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams across multiple capital infrastructure projects and workstreams.
• Manage milestones, governance, budgets, contracts and change control.
• Provide executive communications and reporting on project status.
• Oversee risk management, issues, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Develop and implement project management methodologies and governance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Performance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Capital Infrastructure Projects to support a diverse portfolio of investor-owned and public utility clients across Arizona and the Southwest. Working closely with an account director, you will lead teams responsible for delivering major capital infrastructure and strategic utility projects, including power generation, transmission, distribution, grid modernization, infrastructure expansion, and sustainability and electrification initiatives. This role is best suited to a driven project delivery leader with strong business acumen and deep knowledge of power utility operations, with a proven record managing complex capital programs.

As a key member of the Commercial Energy Providers team, you will manage teams delivering consulting and project services such as capital project and program delivery, strategic advisory services, engineering studies, financial and contract management, project controls and performance reporting, regulatory compliance and monitoring, grants management when required, technology transformation, data analytics, risk management, and project-related grid modernization efforts. You will work directly with utility clients and project stakeholders to assess performance, manage risks and issues, communicate project status, and proactively manage expectations. Key responsibilities include leading and mentoring delivery teams across multiple projects and workstreams, managing milestones and performance, supporting planning and governance, maintaining project documentation and executive communications, and overseeing contracts, budgets, financial performance, and change control.

You will also establish and report on key performance indicators, analyze project and program data to identify trends and opportunities, address challenges and delivery shortfalls with practical solutions, and coordinate across stakeholders including engineering teams, contractors, and consultants. You will track timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and action items while supporting the development and implementation of project management methodologies, tools, and governance processes, and coaching teams to adopt best practices. Required qualifications include United States citizenship or United States permanent residency, a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and at least seven years of post-graduation project management experience specifically within the power utility sector, along with demonstrated experience managing physical capital infrastructure or large engineering projects in an electric or gas utility environment and knowledge of the capital project and project management lifecycle beyond IT project management.