Director of Construction

Energi Connect; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Energi Connect in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Construction to lead pre-construction and construction across utility-scale solar, energy storage, and other renewable assets.

This role partners with development, engineering, procurement, finance, and commercial teams to guide projects from late development through commissioning, manage risk, EPC contracting, and build a high-performing project management organization.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in construction, project management, engineering, or renewable energy project execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale solar, energy storage, power generation, transmission, or other large infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex project lifecycles.

Mansioni

• Lead project teams responsible for advancing utility-scale renewable energy projects from pre-construction through commercial operation.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project performance and provide strategic direction to project management teams.
• Support financing, lender, and investor requirements throughout project execution.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Risk management

Contract administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Construction Management/ Project Management

Descrizione del lavoro

A growing renewable energy developer and owner-operator is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead pre-construction and construction activities across a portfolio of utility-scale solar, energy storage, and other renewable energy assets.

This individual will be responsible for guiding projects from late-stage development through commissioning and project closeout while partnering closely with development, engineering, procurement, finance, and commercial teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage complex projects, mitigate risk, oversee EPC contracting, and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams responsible for advancing utility-scale renewable energy projects from pre-construction through commercial operation.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project performance and provide strategic direction to project management teams.
• Support financing, lender, and investor requirements throughout project execution.

Pre-Construction & Planning

• Develop construction strategies for projects approaching final investment decision and construction.
• Establish project schedules, budgets, and execution plans while accounting for internal and external project drivers.
• Support design optimization efforts to improve constructability, schedule certainty, and project economics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop accurate cost estimates, resource plans, risk assessments, and construction schedules.

EPC & Contract Management

• Oversee EPC procurement activities, including RFP development, contractor engagement, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Review contractor proposals, cost estimates, schedules, and technical submissions.
• Lead negotiation of key commercial and technical terms within EPC and major supply agreements.
• Review and approve change orders, claims, and contract amendments in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure project commitments, permitting requirements, interconnection obligations, and commercial agreements are incorporated into all contracting activities.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Development, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide CAPEX estimates, execution assumptions, and schedule inputs to support project financing and investment decisions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.

Risk, Quality & Safety Management

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule delays and cost overruns.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture across all projects and contractor activities.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across construction management practices and project delivery processes.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing project management organization.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert in construction management and contract administration.
• Coach, train, and support team members to enhance technical and commercial capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in construction, project management, engineering, or renewable energy project execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility-scale solar, energy storage, power generation, transmission, or other large infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex project lifecycles.

Technical & Commercial Skills

• Strong knowledge of project execution, construction scheduling, cost controls, risk management, and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, engineering drawings, scopes of work, estimates, and construction documentation.
• Experience supporting RFP development, contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with EPC contracting structures and construction risk allocation.
• Understanding of project finance considerations and project underwriting activities is preferred.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.