Senior Manager Power System Engineering & Construction

Requisition ID: 18777

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Manages the line-siting organization; responsible for leading line-siting efforts and the successful attainment of all approvals, permits, CECs, etc., needed for transmission infrastructure development. Assesses siting challenges and develops tailored strategies to ensure success in alignment with SRP values, goals and objectives. Responsible for managing an internal steering committee composed of senior leaders across the organization, reporting to Power System and AGM Staff, establishing and managing relationships with external stakeholders (partner utilities, ADOT, elected officials, community organizations, etc.), selecting and managing consultants and contractors.

What You'll Do

- Develop long-and short-term plans for departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and O&M budgets. Oversee project budget development, variance reporting, strategies to mitigate unforeseen costs.
- Conduct strategic risk management assessments and identify potential risks associated with development and implementation of projects.
- Manage, hire, train, and develop professional and technical managers, engineers, and/or business-critical subject-matter experts in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of major power system projects. Provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to empower, engage and drive high employee performance.
- Direct and coordinate project activities across multiple departments and outside entities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Develop long and short-term plans for departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and O&M budgets. Create manpower requirements and schedules, utilizing tools such as Gantt charts, to effectively manage major projects within resource, timeline, and budgetary constraints.
- Lead recruitment and interviewing processes. Accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams, including engineering, contract administration, procurement, legal, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Manage procurement, negotiation and award of major consultant, equipment, and construction contracts with direct recommendation responsibility on multi-million-dollar value decisions.
- Oversee project budgets, reporting budget variances, and developing strategies to mitigate unforeseen costs.
- Act as a key participant in consultations with local governmental agen