Associate Director - Capital Infrastructure Projects

What You Will Do As an Associate Director‑Capital Infrastructure Projects for a diverse portfolio of Investor‑Owned and Public Utility projects, you will work directly with our Arizona Account Director to serve Utility clients in Arizona and the Southwest. Projects range from major capital infrastructure, power generation, power transmission and distribution system related projects and a range of power utility client internal projects within the desert southwest region. You will 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 within 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 overall project performance Contributing to project planning, budgeting, and overall strategy Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining project documentation and reports Overseeing 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. Supporting 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 innovative 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 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 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 Salary 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. Benefits 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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