Contractor Project Analyst TD

Date: Feb 28, 2024 Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021-1807 Company: APS Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable 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 The Contractor Project Analyst manages the submission of work jobs to review material needs, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Identifies most appropriate contractor(s) for jobs, maintains oversight of project progress, makes resource adjustments for various projects as needed, and completes post-job performance assessments.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.
g.
, Business Unit, Supply Chain) in various aspects of contract negotiation and contract administration.
Minimum Requirements A four-year Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Construction Management or other job related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years experience in contract administration, project management, construction, office administration and/or maintenance in a utility environment.
In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and experience in contract administration, project management, construction, office administration and/or maintenance in a utility environment equaling nine (9) years.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Commercial contracting experience.
Knowledge of project management and financial analysis.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
Ability to present technical and complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
Some knowledge of contract law and application.
Thorough technical understanding and working knowledge of utility principles and statistical analysis techniques.
Major Accountabilities 1) Reviews submitted work jobs to identify all work requirements including required materials, designs, and schedules.
Selects or recommends the best contractor(s) to support the work.
Confirms that materials have been ordered, planning is completed, and all tasks required to support job have been completed or are in process before submitting to contractors.
Participates in pre-construction meetings as needed.
Adjusts resource allocations as needed for changing prioritization during life of projects.
Assesses contractor performance and provides input to construction services and Supply Chain.
2) Collaborate with Supply Chain, construction/project management and other internal stakeholders in the development of negotiating strategies and supports negotiations of complex, multimillion dollar contracts.
Recommends and implements specific courses of action to meet internal and external customer needs.
3) Provides recommendations in the development of requests for proposals (RFP) and/or justification for selection of specific vendors in lieu of the RFP process (sole source selection).
4) Provides documentation to internal management identifying business cases for decisions made in the procurement process including basis for vendor/contractor selection, negotiated terms and conditions and award recommendations.
5) Provides oversight, training, guidance and general assistance to internal stakeholders including construction, Project Management Office (PMO) and accounting to ensure APS consistency and adherence to company contracting policies.
6) Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with contractors and suppliers to meet our cost management strategies and project and corporate objectives.
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).
Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Location-Based Role: This position requires employees to work at the (Location), with some flexibility.
Flexibility will be determined with the hires employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.
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