Associate Director - Capital Infrastructure Projects

Job Family :

• Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting, Management Consulting
• Travel Required :

• Up to 25%
• Clearance Required :

None

What You Will Do :

As an Associate Director-Capital Infrastructure Projects for a diverse portfolio of Investor-Owned and Public Utility projects, you would work directly with our Arizona Account Director to serve Utility clients in Arizona and the Southwest. Projects will range from major capital infrastructure, power generation, power transmission & distribution system related projects, and a range of power utility client internal projects within the desert southwest region.

You would be joining a team that is passionate about delivering programs and innovation to solve our client's most pressing problems. The Associate Director-Capital Infrastructure Projects role requires an initiative-taking, driven professional with strong business acumen, a proven track record of success in leading project and program delivery teams withing the utilities industry, professional services experience, a solid understanding of utility business operations, and passion for execution and delivery excellence.

As a key member of the Commercial Energy Providers project team, you will be responsible for managing teams that deliver strategic advisory, capital project delivery, engineering studies, financial management, grants management, regulatory compliance and monitoring, technology transformation, data analytics, and risk management consulting engagements. The role will have a primary focus on grid transformation, infrastructure expansion, technology innovation, sustainability and electrification for electric and gas utilities. In addition, you will work with client stakeholders to assess project performance, identify and manage risks and issues, keeping clients informed and proactively managing expectations.

Responsibilities:

Managing and mentoring project teams and coordinating projects and workstreams

Managing, monitoring and evaluating project activities and evaluating overall project(s) performance

Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy

Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports

Oversee and maintaining project contracts and financials

Establishing and reporting on key performance indicators

Analyzing project data and producing insights to optimize performance

Identifying problems and shortfalls and proposing solutions

Providing operational support such as liaising with stakeholders, tracking timelines, etc.

Support the development and rollout of our project management methodology, being a coach and change agent to encourage adoption

Coordinating with client account and project teams to develop innovate solutions and proposals to address client priorities and needs

Supporting growth and client satisfaction within client account teams

May include grants management compliance

What You Will Need :

Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, public policy and/or related discipline AND SEVEN (7+) plus years’ post-graduation project management experience in the power utilities sector. Work experience in Solar (Commercial/Residential), Banking, Construction, Pharma, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Defense or Aerospace does NOT count towards years of experience requirement

Knowledgeable in all phases of the capital projects and project management life cycle beyond IT project management

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with stakeholder and financial management

Excellent at visualizing project and program data, synthesizing insights, and making data informed decisions

Ability to assume ownership of significant portions of tasks while collaborating with a close-knit team

Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines

Proposal writing experience including budget development and managing proposal timeline with a variety of subject matter experts providing input

Demonstrated attention to detail

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

An inquisitive nature and desire for continuous improvement

Ability to travel

Ability to work onsite in Guidehouse Office or Client Office location

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Master's degree in electrical or power systems engineering, business administration, or related discipline

PMP Certification

Post-graduation experience in the energy/utilities sector that includes capital projects and large engineering projects

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite products (Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint)

Experience developing and delivering presentations to clients or executive audiences

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• The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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