Director of BESS Operations

Overview

Lead and build BESS operations, overseeing finances, client relations, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• budget management
• vendor selection
• financial reporting
• operations setup
• site visits

Tasks

-Partner with procurement teams to integrate buying power across Solar and BESS for cost savings and delivery consistency -Act as a strategic business partner to senior leadership—identifying growth opportunities, improving cost efficiency, and driving operational results -Proactively address client concerns and lead resolution strategies to maintain trust and project momentum -Ensure that procurement timelines align with project schedules and cash flow requirements -Partner with Self-Perform procurement teams to align BESS sourcing strategies with broader company goals -Serve as senior point of contact for BESS clients, ensuring a high standard of relationship management and customer satisfaction -Prepare and present regular financial reports to executive leadership, highlighting performance against budget and identifying improvement opportunities -Collaborate with Finance and FP&A teams to ensure accuracy in revenue recognition, cost tracking, and forecasting -Support market intelligence and supplier performance feedback to inform purchasing decisions and contract strategies -Work closely with the Solar Business Unit, engineering, procurement, preconstruction, and self-perform teams to ensure smooth handoffs and aligned delivery plans -Champion safety, quality, and accountability across the team -Partner with Solar leadership to optimize resource allocation, overhead management, and shared services utilization -Support vendor selection, negotiations, and relationship management for key BESS suppliers and subcontractors -Build the BESS Operations team from the ground up, ensuring the right mix of dedicated talent and shared resources from the Solar Business Unit -Partner with BESS Self-Perform leadership as a business partner—aligning on scheduling, coordination, and resource strategy without direct reporting responsibility -Promote field-first engagement—regularly visiting project sites and empowering site leadership -Collaborate across enterprise & solar support departments (i.e. Legal, Safety, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment on project schedules, contracts, and compliance -Oversee BESS project budgets, forecasts, and financial health -Recruit, mentor, and develop BESS operations personnel, ensuring the team is client-focused, performance-driven, and aligned with company culture -Develop scalable operational processes to deliver safe, quality, production, & profit on BESS projects -Leverage the Solar Business Unit’s established systems, tools, and subject matter experts while maintaining dedicated BESS oversight where required

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 8+ years
• epc
• operations leadership
• budget management
• client relations

What You Bring

-Willingness to travel to project sites as needed -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field -Demonstrated success building and scaling operations teams in a high-growth environment -Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment, collaborating across multiple departments and business units -8+ years in operations leadership within EPC, construction, or energy sectors—preferably with self-perform coordination experience -Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, financial reporting, procurement, and P&L responsibility -Exceptional client relationship skills and ability to maintain trust through clear communication and delivery

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About Moss & Associates (Construction)

-The company has built a diverse portfolio, delivering projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. -The company stands out for its ability to manage complex, large-scale projects, including high-profile government and private sector contracts. -Specializing in heavy civil work, the company has helped transform urban landscapes, constructing roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure. -Embracing a forward-thinking approach, the company integrates cutting-edge construction technologies to improve efficiency and quality. -The company has gained a reputation for its strong leadership, project management excellence, and unwavering commitment to timely project completion.

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