Vice President of Construction

Overview

Lead construction ops for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.

Key Responsibilities

• construction systems
• cost control
• safety culture
• kpi dashboards
• project scheduling
• quality assurance

Tasks

The Vice President of Construction will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of construction operations. This individual will establish the company’s construction processes, hire and develop the field and project teams, and ensure that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and with exceptional quality. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and brings both strategic vision and the ability to execute at a detailed, operational level. -Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and feed continuous improvement loops into pre-construction. -Collaborate closely with executive leadership on business strategy, project pipeline planning, and operational readiness. -Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and Development to ensure seamless project delivery. -Build the construction organization from the ground up — including hiring key personnel, establishing systems, and developing company-wide standards and procedures. -Mentor and develop project managers, site managers, superintendents, and field teams. -Support project estimating and bid review to ensure competitive, profitable execution. -Collaborate with executive leadership on cost forecasting, contract review, and project risk management. -Own construction budgets and cost controls, ensuring forecast accuracy and accountability across all projects. -Design and implement scalable construction management systems, tools, and reporting frameworks suitable for a growing EPC firm. -Champion a “Zero Incident” safety culture and ensure adherence to all OSHA and environmental regulations. -Provide constructability input to engineering and pre-construction teams to optimize designs for field execution and cost efficiency. -Establish and manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and performance metrics. -Oversee quality assurance programs and ensure construction work meets or exceeds design and industry standards. -Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability across construction operations. -Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation aligned with company values. -Establish and maintain consistent documentation and compliance procedures. -Establish and manage detailed productivity KPIs and dashboards across projects to ensure performance visibility. -Oversee all field construction activities for PV and BESS projects, from mobilization through commissioning and turnover. -Develop and maintain best practices for safety, quality control, and cost management. -Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with company performance and safety expectations. -Provide hands-on leadership in resolving site challenges, optimizing resources, and maintaining client satisfaction.

Requirements

• epc
• solar pv
• bess
• bachelor's
• 15+ yrs
• leadership

What You Bring

-Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. -Ability to lead both strategically and operationally — willing to roll up sleeves as needed. -Proven ability to build and scale construction operations within a high-growth or start-up environment. -Ability to travel frequently to project sites and partner locations. -Hands-on leadership in field environments -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). -15+ years of experience in the construction of EPC projects, including a proven track record of over 5 years leading the execution of utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in the U.S. market -Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. -Deep understanding of EPC project lifecycles, construction scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. -Entrepreneurial environment with direct impact on company success and growth trajectory. -Opportunity to shape the construction strategy and culture of a rapidly growing renewable energy company.

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