Director of Projects

Description

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of Construction Managers, Construction Engineers, and other project personnel, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of solar energy projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Champion the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance across all projects.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met and to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Generate accurate and timely internal and external project reports, including budget, schedule, and progress updates.
• Have insight to highlight key risk factors and advise EPC cost estimates.
• Ensure thorough contract review and management, including handling change orders and dispute resolution efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive innovation in project execution and management processes.
• Stay abreast of market trends and technological advancements in the solar energy sector.
• Spearhead project management strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives.
• Carry Weight: frequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manage project milestones and critical paths, applying rigorous project controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Implement and oversee safety management systems, quality management systems, and environmental management systems, ensuring projects comply with all regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, bids, and negotiations for new projects.
• Lead contract negotiations, manage project budgets and oversee financial forecasting and cost control measures.

Requirements

• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Travel: up to 20% as needed
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Move/Traverse: frequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• An electrical trades background is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and other relevant tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Knowledge of the solar market, technologies, regulations, and standards
• Body Position: frequently remains standing and moving up to 90% of the time in a 8-10 hour work day
• At least 5 years of solar-specific project management and execution leadership experience, or related field.
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Extensive track record of successfully building large-scale projects, preferably in the solar industry.
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization
• Regular professional, construction site setting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance