Construction, Commissioning and Turnover Manager

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service Company seeks a Construction, Commissioning & Turnover Manager to lead field execution, commissioning, startup readiness, turnover and acceptance for its New Generation Construction projects. You will act as owner representative across a diverse portfolio including generation, storage and interconnections, establishing uniform standards and governance.

The role requires a 4-year STEM degree and 10+ years of leadership in large industrial projects, with 3 years in

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ten years managing construction, commissioning, startup and turnover on large projects.
• In lieu of a degree, 14 years equivalent experience in similar roles.
• Three years of supervisory/management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversees field execution across the NGC portfolio with standard construction practices.
• Develops standardized commissioning, startup and operational readiness programs.
• Interfaces with EPC contractors, OEMs and suppliers to resolve field issues.
• Manages turnover from construction to operations, ensuring documentation.
• Ensures adherence to stage-gate governance and project plans.
• Collaborates with plant leadership to meet long-term operational needs.
• Establishes portfolio-wide standards and governance for construction and readiness.
• Identifies risks and communicates mitigation strategies to executives.
• Builds a high-performing team with coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline

14 years equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Maximo

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

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Construction, Commissioning and Turnover Manager

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Construction, Commissioning & Turnover Manager provides leadership and oversight of field execution, commissioning, startup readiness, turnover and operational acceptance activities for APS New Generation Construction (NGC) projects. Serves as APS's owner representative and portfolio subject matter expert for field execution, asset readiness and related governance processes across a portfolio that includes combined-cycle generation, simple-cycle generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission interconnections and other strategic energy infrastructure projects. Establishes consistent portfolio-wide standards for construction management, commissioning, startup, turnover, training, documentation, warranty administration and operational readiness. Ensures project delivery and seamless transition of assets to Operations and Maintenance.

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or other related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Plus ten (10) years of experience managing construction, commissioning, startup and turnover activities associated with large industrial, power generation, utility, oil and gas and/or infrastructure projects.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a combination of college coursework and/or directly related experience managing construction, commissioning, startup and turnover activities associated with large industrial, power generation, utility, oil and gas and/or infrastructure projects equaling 14 years.
• Three (3) years of supervisory/management experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams, construction organizations, commissioning teams and/or major contractor organizations.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Experience supporting construction and startup of combined-cycle gas turbine facilities.
• Experience with utility-scale renewable generation and battery energy storage projects.
• Experience overseeing EPC contractor construction activities.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, performance testing and asset acceptance processes.
• Knowledge of APS Project Management Process and Stage Gate governance.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Maximo, SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of industrial safety programs, environmental compliance and operational readiness requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license. Project Management Professional (CCM) certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Oversees field execution activities across the NGC project portfolio. Establishes construction management standards, site governance practices, contractor oversight expectations and field execution processes to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with APS requirements.

2) Develops and implements standardized commissioning, startup and operational readiness programs across the NGC portfolio. Ensures commissioning requirements are incorporated throughout project planning, engineering, procurement and construction phases to support successful startup and commercial operation.

3) Serves as APS's primary construction and startup interface with EPC contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Owner's Engineers (OE) and major suppliers. Provides leadership in resolving field issues, startup challenges, construction disputes and contractor performance concerns while maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, cost and quality objectives.

4) Develops and manages the turnover process from construction completion through in-service declaration and final acceptance by Operations and Maintenance. Ensures all required turnover deliverables are completed including commissioning plans, training plans, operating procedures, maintenance requirements, asset records, warranties and as-built documentation.

5) Supports Project Managers and leadership teams in meeting APS stage gate and project governance requirements. Ensures construction readiness, commissioning planning, operational readiness and turnover requirements are incorporated into project execution plans and satisfied before project advancement and asset acceptance.

6) Works closely with upcoming plant leadership, operations personnel, maintenance organizations, Generation Engineering and technical support groups to ensure operational requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and assets are ready for long-term operation and maintenance.

7) Establishes, monitors and continuously improves portfolio-wide standards, procedures, metrics, lessons learned, best practices and governance processes related to construction management, commissioning, startup, turnover and operational readiness.

8) Identifies and mitigates risks affecting field execution, startup and operational readiness. Provides executive leadership with visibility into key project risks, contractor performance concerns, startup challenges and mitigation strategies.

9) Develops a high-performing team through effective staffing, mentoring, coaching and performance management. Builds organizational capability across construction execution, commissioning and operational readiness disciplines to support APS's growing New Generation Construction portfolio.

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).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

CIP Requirement:

This position requires Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) access consistent with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards. The applicant considered for this role will be required to obtain and maintain CIP access for the duration of employment in this position. A full seven (7) year criminal history will be obtained through the pre-employment background check process (or, for current employees, through supplemental background check process) to fulfill the CIP access requirements. In addition, this position requires an additional background check every seven years to maintain access.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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