Supervisor, Facilities Strategy and Planning

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.  

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a strategic, results-driven Supervisor of Facilities Strategy & Planning to shape the future of APS's non-nuclear facilities portfolio. This leader will drive long-range capital planning, real estate strategy, workplace design, and building standards to ensure APS's facilities evolve in alignment with enterprise priorities. The role requires a balance of big-picture vision, operational excellence, and hands-on leadership to optimize APS's corporate presence and deliver lasting value.

What will your role look like?

Strategic Planning & Capital Forecasting

• Lead long-range capital planning and project budgeting for non-nuclear facilities.
• Develop and execute facility strategies and plans that enable enterprise growth and operational performance.

Real Estate & Portfolio Management

• Oversee real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations to maximize asset value.
• Continuously assess portfolio performance and workplace evolution to inform investment decisions.

Workplace Strategy & Space Management

• Direct space planning, utilization, and move management to support dynamic business needs.
• Implement innovative workplace solutions that enhance employee experience, flexibility, and productivity.

Building Standards & Compliance

• Establish and maintain APS's building standards, promoting safety, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements across facilities.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing facilities strategy team using APS's performance tools.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Enterprise Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with APS leadership and business units to align facilities strategy with enterprise goals and available funding.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and visible leader in corporate real estate and workplace planning.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated expertise in facilities strategy, capital forecasting, and project budgeting.
• Proven success in real estate acquisition/disposition, lease negotiations, and space optimization.
• Strong portfolio management and workplace strategy experience in large, complex organizations.
• Skilled people leader with experience in staffing, coaching, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze workplace trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience developing site master plans, conceptual project plans, and program documentation.
• Proficiency in aligning long-term facility strategies with 5–10 year capital plans and funding availability.
• Strong collaboration with finance, project management, and technical experts to ensure feasible, cost-effective solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Facility Management, Project Management or other job related field from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of experience in Engineering, facility management/operations, corporate real estate, construction management, project management or other job related discipline.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and experience equaling eight (8) years is required.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies.
• Demonstrated high quality oral, written and presentation communication skills; high quality interpersonal and people management skills.
• Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.
• Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of personnel and other departments.
• Proven record of establishing priorities and achieving results.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.

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.

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). 

In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. 

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).  

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.  

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.