Director – Substation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Lead Moss’ Substation EPC Field Operations for large-scale energy projects across the country.

• Spearhead strategic planning, subcontractor performance, and portfolio execution.

• Establish the direction for substation field operations and cultivate high-performing teams.

• Ensure that safety, quality, schedule, and financial goals are met.

• Oversee substation safety standards, policies, execution practices, and corrective measures.

• Align subcontractor capacity and performance expectations with Civil, Electrical, Engineering, and project teams.

• Supervise subcontractor mobilization, sequencing, productivity, schedule recovery, and closeout performance.

• Enforce quality standards for subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with contracts, drawings, specifications, and Standard Work Instructions.

• Manage project budgets, drive cost improvements, and address subcontractor impacts, changing conditions, and execution risks.

• Act as Estimator-Doer for substation estimates and assist in subcontractor award decisions.

• Build and nurture client, supplier, and subcontractor relationships.

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead the substation team through resource planning, performance enhancement, and team building.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in construction management, electrical engineering, business, or a related field (preferred); and/or a minimum of 10 years of experience in leading utility-scale substation, electrical, or energy EPC operations.

• A proven history of developing and implementing enterprise-wide substation strategies with a record of operational excellence in large-scale energy EPC projects.

• Extensive subcontractor management experience, including performance oversight, commercial alignment, dispute resolution, and accountability for field execution.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Safety disciplines.

• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence; adept at managing complex relationships and delivering portfolio-level updates to Vice President-level stakeholders and above.

• Strong strategic planning, risk assessment, and problem-solving abilities; capable of translating strategy into field execution and leading through complex commercial and stakeholder scenarios.

• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) to project sites and strategic initiatives (mandatory requirement).

• Capability to perform frequent physical activities both indoors and outdoors, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; capable of handling heavier loads with assistance.

• Ability to work in environments with moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, high noise levels, varying weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• A family-owned organization with a relationship-centered culture.

• An empowering and entrepreneurial work environment.

• A culture focused on safety, quality, and professional development.