What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator | Construction Services position at APS (Arizona Public Service)?
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.
The Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager and project team by assisting in planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance measurement. This role plays a key part in coordinating activities across departments, including permitting, design, procurement, construction, and project closeout. The Coordinator is responsible for assembling and consolidating project information, tracking progress, and ensuring milestones and deliverables are met. Additionally, the position involves maintaining detailed cash flow forecasts and providing day-to-day project oversight to support successful execution.
- A four year Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Information Technology or other job related field from an accredited college or university.
- In lieu of bachelors degree, four (4) years of project support experience required.
- Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning
- Knowledge of computers and database/spreadsheet/word processing software applications.
- Excellent planning, organization, communication and problem solving skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and organize project information and reporting.
- Project controls or scheduling skills preferred.
- Experience working with MS Project and Primavera P6 preferred.
1) Works with Project Manager to establish project plan and schedules. Monitors and tracks project progress. Coordinates project planning and implementation, including identification of project goals and objectives, and maintaining risk matrices risk management plans.
2) Participates in project budget planning and development. Develops project forecasts and cost analysis. Coordinates required project approvals and necessary funding process activities. Tracks and reports on project budget and committed contracts.
3) Performs research, data analysis, documentation, and report preparation. Verifies and analyzes the accuracy of all data and information used or generated by project; resolves any discrepancies or problems.
4) Serves as liaison for project by coordinating resources, team activities and exchanges of information. Establishes and maintains internal and external contacts as necessary. Oversees and ensures the timely processing and delivery of required materials.
5) Monitors and coordinates vendor accountability for deliverables and adherence to budget. Reviews and processes invoices for payment.
6) Develops and is responsible for standard project management tools including templates, reports and performance indicators.
7) Coordinates and attends meetings. Manages action items, monitors status and provides regular updates to Project Manager and team as necessary.
8) Prepares records of project activities. Updates and maintains documents, computer databases and Sharepoint sites. Monitors record keeping and file maintenance for the project.
9) On-boards new members to the project team by ensuring objectives are understood and appropriate access, training and resources are available.
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.
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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. |
