Director of Construction - Mid-Atlantic

DEPCOM Power, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

50% travel

Variable pay / bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

DEPCOM Power, Inc. seeks a Director of Construction to join the Project Delivery team. This role can be based remotely within the U.S. with 50% travel to project sites and the DEPCOM office as needed.

The role will oversee the successful execution of multiple large-scale solar projects from inception through completion, requiring strong project and construction management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. PMP/CCM or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Construction experience developing and leading teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Proficient with project management software.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the execution of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery against safety, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to portfolio construction leaders on contracting strategy, subcontractor and self-perform execution models, schedule risk management, and proactive mitigation of critical path constraints to optimize portfolio performance.
• Lead and develop the team by applying learned PBM frameworks to deepen knowledge, strengthen understanding, and drive value creation, while actively mentoring and empowering direct reports through regular feedback, targeted development opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, capability building, and increased contribution.
• Drive operational and quality excellence by fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement while implementing robust quality standards and empowering teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and create greater value through disciplined execution.
• Drive financial stewardship and risk management by supporting budget development, monitoring project expenditures, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements to deliver quality results and maximize value creation.
• Ensure transparent and effective communication with leadership and stakeholders by providing regular updates on project performance, risks, challenges, and opportunities, enabling informed decisions and maximizing value creation.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Propose and implement innovative strategies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills

Construction leadership

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Budgeting and cost control

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, an EPC firm and Koch Engineering Solutions company, is looking for a Director of Construction to join the Project Delivery team. This role can be based remotely within the U.S. with 50% travel to project sites and the DEPCOM office as needed.

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, an EPC firm and Koch Engineering Solutions company, is looking for a Director of Construction to join the Project Delivery team. This role can be based remotely within the U.S. with 50% travel to project sites and the DEPCOM office as needed.

This role will oversee the successful execution of multiple large-scale solar energy projects from inception through completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project and construction management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

At Koch Industries, our Principle Based Management philosophy is at the center of how we do business, and as an employee, you will begin your journey of understanding and applying the way we do business in your everyday work. DEPCOM Power's Project Delivery team ensures that the Project Operations team has the tools they need to be successful.

What You Will Do

Portfolio Strategic Leadership

• Direct and lead the execution of a portfolio of utility-scale solar projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery against safety, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.


• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to portfolio construction leaders on contracting strategy, subcontractor and self-perform execution models, schedule risk management, and proactive mitigation of critical path constraints to optimize portfolio performance.

People Development & Leadership

• Lead and develop the team by applying learned PBM frameworks to deepen knowledge, strengthen understanding, and drive value creation, while actively mentoring and empowering direct reports through regular feedback, targeted development opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, capability building, and increased contribution.

Operational Excellence And Quality

• Drive operational and quality excellence by fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement while implementing robust quality standards and empowering teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and create greater value through disciplined execution.

Financial Stewardship & Risk Management

• Drive financial stewardship and risk management by supporting budget development, monitoring project expenditures, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements to deliver quality results and maximize value creation.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Ensure transparent and effective communication with leadership and stakeholders by providing regular updates on project performance, risks, challenges, and opportunities, enabling informed decisions and maximizing value creation.

Innovation And Improvement

• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Propose and implement innovative strategies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Construction experience developing and leading teams


• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying scopes and deadlines


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Outlook and Excel


• Proficient with project management software


• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development and cost control


• Valid driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior experience in utility scale solar or renewable energy projects


• Experience managing teams of subcontractors and owner relationships


• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.


• PMP, CCM or equivalent certification

For this role, we anticipate paying $175,000 - $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.