The Director of Construction will play a crucial role in overseeing the successful installation and commissioning of renewable energy projects from pre-construction to O&M handover. This individual will lead a team of construction managers and field electricians to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of power generation, electrical infrastructure, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage systems. This role reports directly to the VP of EPC.
Location(s): North Haven, CT (in-office)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of construction personnel including project managers, electricians, technicians, and contract negotiators. Provide on-site training as needed. Coach and mentor direct reports.
- Solve unique or complex issues with the construction team.
- Utilize software to track key performance indicators for a large portfolio of projects. Report portfolio-level budget and schedule metrics to executive team.
- Help team members establish plans for course correction when needed. Ensure projects stay in compliance with all applicable laws and contracts to avoid penalties.
- Perform diligence of contractors. Assist in the negotiation of installation agreements.
- Act as main point of contact for clients where necessary. Ensure construction team provides frequent updates to external stakeholders.
- Conduct or schedule pre-award site inspections regarding existing electrical infrastructures. Advise clients on how to upgrade infrastructure to accommodate on-site power generation.
- Address design and installation best practices with engineering teams.
- Advise engineering and construction teams regarding unique or complex designs architecture.
- Review and approve major project costs to maintain positive cash flow.
- Work with finance department to achieve project funding milestones.
- Define project installation quality process to ensure long-term project generation and safety.
- Create and improve process for project closeout and handover to O&M department.
- Advise preliminary bid team on installation and balance of system cost trends. Consult contractors when required.
- Maintain safety programs. Enforce field personnel and contractor compliance.
- Address project related disputes/conflicts and find resolution.
Qualifications:
- Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or at least 5 years’ experience leading construction teams.
- Electrical Contractor license and background preferred.
- Experience with renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or power generation construction.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience reading, drafting, and negotiating contracts and legal documents.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to exercise judgement, think critically, and take initiative.
Forward resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: jobs_epc@greenskies.com
These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business.
It is the policy of Greenskies to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sex stereotyping, transgender status, and gender identity), national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.