Director of Construction

Renewable Acres; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Medical Insurance

Simple IRA 3% Match

Job summary

Renewable Acres, Inc. is seeking a Director of Construction to lead field operations across multiple regions and sites for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

You will manage Regional Construction Managers, drive safety, schedule adherence, and financial performance with a strong emphasis on accountability and scalable processes. The role requires 7+ years in construction leadership, 5+ years managing regional leaders, and up to 50% travel, with a base in Portland, OR.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction leadership in renewable energy or heavy civil work.
• 5+ years managing regional operations leaders.
• Proven ability to lead Construction Managers across multiple regions.
• Strong scheduling, cost forecasting, and labor productivity knowledge.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and mentor Construction Managers for designated projects in IL and PA.
• Establish clear goals and accountability for safety, schedule, staffing, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Conduct weekly operating reviews with Construction Managers to assess project health, staffing, risks, and cost performance.
• Lead CM KPI metrics including schedule adherence, labor productivity, safety, change orders, and margins.
• Develop annual performance goals and leadership development plans for regional teams.
• Ensure consistent execution standards and adherence to SOPs across regions.
• Provide escalation support to resolve critical schedule, subcontractor, or client issues.
• Lead and maintain Safety Programs and related compliance (OSHA, ISNet, etc.).

Skills

Construction leadership

Regional leadership

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost forecasting

Labor productivity

Client relations

Travel readiness

Job description

Renewable Acres, Inc. - Director of Construction

Who We Are

Renewable Acres is committed to integrating utility scale solar power & battery energy storage into our national infrastructure, driving sustainable, long-lasting energy solutions for communities across the country. Based in Portland, Oregon, we work collaboratively with our sister development company (GreenKey Solar) to drive change by developing utility-scale renewable energy projects in key growth markets.

We are a collective of doers that take ownership of our work, solving problems with urgency, and are building the operational foundation needed to scale responsibly.

Who You Are

You are a high-performing Director of Construction who leads multiple Construction Managers across complex projects with a steady focus on execution, accountability, and results. Views operational friction, schedule pressure, underperforming teams, and organizational gaps as opportunities to strengthen systems, improve leadership alignment, and drive better field performance. This role is disciplined, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to stabilize difficult projects, restore momentum, and build repeatable processes that scale across regions and portfolios.

You understand the priorities across development, engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and asset management. Skilled at managing through Construction Managers by setting clear expectations, coaching teams, removing roadblocks, and holding teams accountable to safety, schedule, budget, and quality performance. Able to convert competing priorities into coordinated execution plans with measurable outcomes.

Known for stepping into challenging construction situations and creating structure where it is needed. Does not wait for perfect direction or ideal circumstances but instead quickly identifies what is broken, develops practical solutions, aligns internal and field leadership, and drives implementation through completion. Effective at managing difficult interconnection situations and subcontractors as well.

Your Mission

Renewable Acres is seeking an accomplished Director of Construction to lead all field construction operations across multiple regions and project sites. This leadership role is responsible for the successful delivery of utility-scale solar, battery storage, and renewable infrastructure projects through a team of Regional Construction Managers who oversee local project execution teams.

The Director of Construction will establish standards while empowering regional leaders to execute safely, efficiently, and profitably. This role requires strong operational discipline, leadership development skills, and the ability to manage multiple CMs who are overseeing active projects simultaneously across various areas of the state of IL and eventually PA.

This position is based in Portland, OR with travel required up to 50% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership of Construction Managers

• Directly manage and mentor Construction Managers responsible for designated projects in IL and eventually PA.
• Establish clear goals and accountability for safety, schedule, staffing, quality, client satisfaction with minimal change orders.
• Conduct weekly operating reviews with Construction Managers to assess project health, staffing needs, risks, and financial performance.
• Lead Construction Managers accountable to KPI metrics including schedule adherence, labor productivity, safety performance, change order capture, and margin performance.
• Develop annual performance goals, succession plans, and leadership growth pathways for regional management teams.
• Ensure consistent execution standards across all regions and that SOP’s and project requirements are being adhered to across the program.
• Provide escalation support to resolve critical issues involving schedule deficiencies, subcontractor failures, client concerns, or schedule recovery plans.
• Will lead and maintain Safety Program, OSHA needs, ISNet, etc.

Multi-Region Construction Operations

• Oversee all construction execution through regional teams for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Balance manpower, equipment, and management resources between areas of work, based on project demand.
• Approve regional staffing plans for Construction Managers, QA/QC, and Safety personnel.
• Standardize field reporting, construction dashboards, forecasting, and closeout processes across all regions.
• Lead monthly regional business reviews covering manpower loading, project risks, claims exposure, subcontractor status, vetting new subcontractors, and forecasted revenue.

Operation Management

• Review and approve construction budgets, labor curves, indirect spend, and equipment utilization plans.
• Create reports on project controls to evaluate earned value, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin performance by region based on budget versus actuals.
• Drive accountability for construction P&L performance and project cash flow objectives in conjunction with project management.
• Support change order review and related process, and recovery of delays or owner-caused impacts.

Safety and Quality Leadership

• Ensure each Construction Manager maintains industry best safety performance across assigned projects.
• Implement uniform HSSE standards, audits, incident response protocols, and corrective action tracking.
• Require consistent QA/QC execution including inspections for first articles of inspection, definable features of work, turnover packages, punch list closure, and commissioning readiness.
• Benchmark regions against one another to drive continuous improvement.

Talent Development and Organizational Scaling

• Recruit and onboard Construction Managers as the company grows from a project perspective and also into new markets (BESS, etc.).
• Build leadership bench strength for future Directors, PMs, and Operations team.
• Create standardized training for field leadership on QA/QC, scheduling, contract items, owner relations, and construction best practices.
• Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.

Client and Market Leadership

• Support Construction Managers in client meetings and project escalations.
• Maintain strong relationships with developers, utilities, and subcontractors in each region.
• Provide strategic input on market expansion opportunities, subcontractor networks, and regional execution risks.

Organizational Structure

Direct Reports:

• Construction Manager – Peoria area
• Construction Manager – Central/Chicagoland
• Construction Manager – Southern IL
• Construction Manager – Southern IL
• Asst. Construction Manager – Southern IL

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Project Managers
• O&M Team
• QA/QC Personnel
• Safety Representative

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction leadership experience in utility-scale solar, EPC, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction.
• 5+ years managing region operations leaders.
• Proven ability to lead Construction Managers and scale teams across multiple active projects.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, project controls, contracts, cost forecasting, and labor productivity.
• Experience managing large portfolios of simultaneous renewable energy projects.
• Strong presence and ability to lead senior-level client discussions.
• Willingness to travel regularly (up to 50%) to regional offices and project sites.

Performance Metrics

• TRIR / Safety Metrics by Region
• Gross Margin Performance
• Schedule Milestone Achievement
• Labor Productivity
• Client Satisfaction Survey
• Subcontractor survey and scorecard management
• Successful Project Turnover to O&M

Benefits and Pay:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid sick leave as required
• Medical Insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
• Salary $150,000 - $170,000 (negotiable based on experience annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies. Bonus up to 20% of Annual Salary.

Why Renewable Acres?

Renewable Acres offers the opportunity to build and lead an industry leading construction organization delivering critical clean energy infrastructure. You will shape regional leadership teams, scale operations, and drive meaningful impact in the energy transition.

Reports To:

President

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Travel:

Approximately 30–50%, based on project and O&M activity

Work Environment:

Corporate/remote with regular travel to project and operating sites

About Renewable Acres, Inc.

Renewable Acres, Inc. is an EPC contractor serving the commercial and utility-scale renewable-energy industry. Our team brings extensive experience in construction, project execution, solar PV, battery energy storage, commissioning, and Operations & Maintenance.

As RAI continues to grow, we are investing in the people, systems, and processes necessary to consistently deliver safe, high-quality renewable-energy projects for our customers.

We are looking for a Director of Construction who wants to help build that organization—not simply inherit it.

Renewable Acres, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.