Director, National DER Construction

International Executive Service Corps; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Director of Construction - DER to lead Western US DER project execution from Seattle, WA. The role focuses on safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction across a diverse renewable energy portfolio.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction with emphasis on risk control and process standardization. You will mentor Construction Managers and project teams, build scalable multi-site capabilities, and drive continuous improvement while upholding

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in leading national construction operations for renewable energy or infrastructure EPC projects.
• 12+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, microgrids, or fuel cell projects at scale.
• Strong background working with Independent Power Producers, C&I clients, and utility customers.
• Deep understanding of EPC contracting, risk management, subcontracting, and self-perform construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for construction execution across DER technologies (solar PV, BESS, EV infra, microgrids, fuel cells).
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to contract standards.
• Establish and enforce consistent construction management standards and KPIs across the DER portfolio.
• Lead EPC, Design-Build, and fixed-price projects including self-perform and subcontracted scopes.
• Oversee planning, mobilization, execution, commissioning, turnover across multiple regions.

Skills

National construction leadership

Renewable energy EPC

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Director of Construction - DER to lead Western US DER project execution from Seattle, WA. The role focuses on safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction across a diverse renewable energy portfolio.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction with emphasis on risk control and process standardization. You will mentor Construction Managers and project teams, build scalable multi-site capabilities, and drive continuous improvement while upholding