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Director Facilities and Transportation

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

About the role

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. 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.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Facilities & Real Estate Management, and Transportation departments (non-nuclear), overseeing both short- and long-term business objectives. Accountable for developing and executing business strategies, managing capital projects, asset maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, contract administration, and operational performance. Serves as a key member of the leadership team, driving business decision-making, problem resolution, leadership development, employee performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall strategy and operations of Facilities & Real Estate Management, and Transportation (non-nuclear).
Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans and objectives.
Provide leadership in organizational decision-making and problem-solving.
Develop leaders and foster a high-performing team culture.
Oversee capital project planning, execution, and budget management.
Direct asset maintenance and reliability programs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and corporate requirements.
Manage vendor, contractor, and service agreements.
Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Requirements

A four-year Bachelors degree in Business or other job-related field from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years experience in facility management, transportation, logistics or other related fields.
Five (5) years experience in supervisory/management positions with proven ability to develop and manage high performing teams is required.
In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of education and experience in facility management, transportation, logistics or other related fields equaling fourteen (14) years is required including five (5) years in supervisory/management positions.
Knowledge of regulations and ordinances regarding facilities in the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

Results focused with the ability to set challenging goals that are relevant and measurable.
Effective communication demonstrated through written communications and presentations skills.
Strong project management and process improvement focus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.

Major Accountabilities

1) Plans, evaluates and recommends strategies, programs and oversight for the company's Real Estate and Facilities departments.Leads key initiatives to modernize Facilities in order to support our evolving operations departments. Develops and maintains the 10-year Facilities Master Plan in partnership with the Business Units. Oversees facilities operations and maintenance by ensuring building systems health (i.e. mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and elevators). Works with the business to ensure critical buildings have appropriate redundancy. Plans and provides oversight for company's building compliance including local, state and federal regulations; local ordinances, permitting and sustainability goals.

2) Plans, evaluates and recommends strategies, programs and oversight for the company's Transportation department. Leads key initiatives to modernize/electrify the fleet. Oversees the company's fleet operations, including vehicle/equipment acquisition, maintenance, and disposition. Responsible for directing the management of all state-wide garages in Arizona and New Mexico including vehicle maintenance, parts supply, and vehicle registrations. Also responsible for the companys fuels