Director of Construction

Energix North America; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energix North America, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Construction to oversee and manage its construction project portfolio. The role involves leading a team and managing multiple utility-scale solar projects while ensuring adherence to best practices.

Candidates should have 10+ years in commercial construction project management, with a degree in a related field preferred. The position may require travel throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction project management or development.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale solar projects successfully.
• Experience in developing and executing contract administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s construction project portfolio.
• Establish and maintain supply chain relationships.
• Lead a team of professionals across multiple construction projects.
• Direct external vendors and ensure project expectations are met.

Skills

Commercial construction project management

Team leadership

Contract administration

Vendor management

Education

Degree in construction management or related field

PMP or other project management certification

Job description

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewables is a leading independent power producer that develops, constructs, owns, and operates solar energy projects in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Energix Renewables is a subsidiary of an Israeli publicly traded company, Energix – Renewable Energies Ltd. (TASE: ENRG). With operations in Israel, Poland, and the United States, the Energix group of companies has brought online over 1GW, with a pipeline of more than 7GW, leading the “green revolution” in the energy sector with its innovative solar and wind energy generation projects.

The Role

The Director of Construction will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. The Director of Construction will oversee, coordinate, and manage the company’s construction project portfolio.

The Director of Construction is anticipated to have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Plans and directs day to day operations and strategic direction of large, utility scale solar construction programs as well as lead a team of high performing professionals
• Significantly contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains supply chain relationships
• Leads, manages, develops staff, across multiple utility scale solar construction projects
• Provides guidance and project leadership ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Directs as many as 25+ external vendors per project comprising General Contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Leads in establishing and maintaining high value relationships
• Leads in developing and executing effective contract administration procedures, including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
• Helps the Senior Director of Constrauction leading project teams including Project Managers, Project Management Assistants, Site Superintendents, and Subcontractors
• Manages all aspects of construction projects from pre-construction to project close-out

Education and Experience

• Degree in construction management or related field preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education
• 10+ Years of experience in commercial construction project management or development
• PMP or other project management certification preferred

Work Location, and Travel

This position will be based in Arlington, VA. Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 25% of time.