Director, Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and guide the implementation of a portfolio of large-scale solar energy projects.

• Ensure that business objectives are met while adhering to safety, timelines, budget, and quality standards.

• Offer strategic direction and support to portfolio construction leaders regarding contracting strategies, subcontractor management, self-performance execution models, schedule risk management, and alleviating critical path constraints.

• Lead and nurture the team utilizing PBM frameworks.

• Mentor and empower team members through consistent feedback and focused development opportunities.

• Promote safety, environmental responsibility, accountability, ongoing improvement, and quality benchmarks.

• Assist in budget formulation and oversee project spending.

• Identify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

• Provide leadership and stakeholders with consistent updates on project status, risks, challenges, and potential opportunities.

• Remain informed about industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

• Recommend and execute strategies to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in construction with a focus on team leadership.

• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects with diverse scopes and deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Skilled in project management software.

• Strong financial skills with experience in budget creation and cost management.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Previous experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.

• Experience overseeing subcontractor teams and managing client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (considered beneficial).

• PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification (considered beneficial).

• Must be able to work remotely within the U.S.

• Must be willing to travel 50% to project sites and the DEPCOM office as required.

• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable compensation, offered as a monetary bonus or other forms.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Health savings accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid vacation and time off.

• Educational assistance.

• Potential for infertility assistance.

• Possibility of paid parental leave.

• Potential for adoption assistance.

• Remote work options available.

• 50% travel to project sites and the DEPCOM office as necessary.