What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Construction Services | T&D position at Arizona Public Service - APS?
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
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Supervisor of Construction Services to lead contract administration, project oversight, and field inspection activities for transmission and distribution (T&D) projects across the state. In this key leadership role, you will manage and coordinate multidisciplinary support services—including design, construction, contractor safety, and field operations—ensuring seamless, cost-effective execution in alignment with business unit objectives.
The ideal candidate will also collaborate closely with Supply Chain Management to procure and administer major service contracts, maintain compliance, and optimize contractor performance. This position requires strong project management skills, a focus on team cohesion, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions on time and within budget.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
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
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Supervisor of Construction Services to lead contract administration, project oversight, and field inspection activities for transmission and distribution (T&D) projects across the state. In this key leadership role, you will manage and coordinate multidisciplinary support services—including design, construction, contractor safety, and field operations—ensuring seamless, cost-effective execution in alignment with business unit objectives.
The ideal candidate will also collaborate closely with Supply Chain Management to procure and administer major service contracts, maintain compliance, and optimize contractor performance. This position requires strong project management skills, a focus on team cohesion, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions on time and within budget.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field plus of four (4) years experience in project management, design, Transmission & Distribution portfolio management, or construction/maintenance.
- In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and experience in project management, design, or construction/maintenance totaling eight (8) years.
- Experience in an electric utility/transmission or distribution organization.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and effective interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of budget development/process as well as expenditure tracking and monitoring.
- Working knowledge of contract management, CCB, Maximo, Powerplant and other computer software applications including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Develop and manage comprehensive work plans and schedules including survey needs and material requirements to ensure work is completed safely, timely, and cost effectively.
- Provide for coordinated efforts among operations, maintenance, and construction departments as well as contracting firms (partnering).
- Ensure compliance with contractual provisions and defined cost structures and parameters. Ensure compliance with Quality Control Program, and construction standards and specifications related to assigned projects.
- Manage Safety Program for external contractors to ensure compliance with all provisions of the Accident Prevention Manual.
- Provide for accurate accounting and timely processing of invoices.
- Effectively negotiate in order to provide for the equitable resolution of issues that may surface.
- Manage and provide cost data parameters for budget forecasting of programs such as Joint Use, Cell Sites, and Government Relocates.
- Resolve differences by encouraging and practicing open communications and clarity of expectations.
- Manage and provide effective leadership to the Team to ensure group and team success, individual contribution and ensure that resolution of employee issues within the group is provided.
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.
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.