Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Holidays & time off

Discretionary bonus potential

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure to lead multi-disciplinary project teams delivering strategic advisory, capital project delivery, engineering studies, financial management, and regulatory compliance for utility clients in the Arizona/Southwest region.

The role emphasizes grid transformation, infrastructure expansion, technology innovation, sustainability, and electrification initiatives, with travel as needed and close collaboration with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, public policy or related discipline is required.
• Seven+ years post-graduation experience managing major capital projects in the power utilities sector.
• Experience with commercial management of large-scale infrastructure programs (transmission/distribution, nuclear, hyperscale, etc.).
• Knowledge of all capital projects and project management lifecycle beyond IT project management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data visualization skills.
• Experience with stakeholder and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead project teams; coordinate projects and workstreams.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities and overall performance.
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and strategy.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Oversee contracts and project financials; ensure compliance.
• Establish and report on key performance indicators.
• Analyze project data to drive insights and performance improvements.
• Identify risks and issues and propose solutions.
• Coordinate with client account and project teams to develop solutions.
• Support growth and client satisfaction within project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Project management life cycle

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/economics/finance/public policy

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Family

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting, Management Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do

As an Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure for a diverse portfolio of Investor-Owned and Public Utility projects, you would work directly with our Arizona Account Director to serve Utility clients in Arizona and the Southwest. Projects will range from major capital infrastructure, power generation, power transmission & distribution system related projects, and a range of power utility client internal projects within the desert southwest region. You would be joining a team that is passionate about delivering programs and innovation to solve our client's most pressing problems. The Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure role requires an initiative-taking, driven professional with strong business acumen, a proven track record of success in leading project and program delivery teams withing the utilities industry, professional services experience, a solid understanding of utility business operations, and passion for execution and delivery excellence. As a key member of the Commercial Energy Providers project team, you will be responsible for managing teams that deliver strategic advisory, capital project delivery, engineering studies, financial management, grants management, regulatory compliance and monitoring, technology transformation, data analytics, and risk management consulting engagements. The role will have a primary focus on grid transformation, infrastructure expansion, technology innovation, sustainability and electrification for electric and gas utilities. In addition, you will work with client stakeholders to assess project performance, identify and manage risks and issues, keeping clients informed and proactively managing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring project teams and coordinating projects and workstreams
• Managing, monitoring and evaluating project activities and evaluating overall project(s) performance
• Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports
• Oversee and maintaining project contracts and financials
• Establishing and reporting on key performance indicators
• Analyzing project data and producing insights to optimize performance
• Identifying problems and shortfalls and proposing solutions
• Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.
• Support the development and rollout of our project management methodology, being a coach and change agent to encourage adoption
• Coordinating with client account and project teams to develop innovate solutions and proposals to address client priorities and needs
• Supporting growth and client satisfaction within client account teams
• May include grants management compliance

What You Will Need

• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, public policy and/or related discipline AND Seven (7+) plus years post-graduation major projects management experience in the power utilities sector.
• Work experience must include commercial management of large-scale infrastructure programs to include any of the following: power transmission/distribution, hyperscale infrastructure projects, nuclear power plants, mission critical or multi-state transmission pathways projects.
• Knowledgeable in all phases of the capital projects and project management life cycle beyond IT project management.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with stakeholder and financial management.
• Excellent at visualizing project and program data, synthesizing insights, and making data informed decisions.
• Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.
• Proposal writing experience including budget development and managing proposal timeline with a variety of subject matter experts providing input.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work onsite in Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Preference will be given to candidates residing within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office or Client Office location.
• Master's degree in electrical or power systems engineering, business administration, or related discipline
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite products (Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to clients or executive audiences
• PMP Certification

Annual Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com